Anxiety Resource Center - ARC

What if instead of walking from my bed to the sofa, I rose for a walk outdoors? (Hint: Set yourself up for success by laying out your clothes and shoes the night before)

Goodnight Anxiety. I need sleep! Learn techniques to quiet the mind and help you rest better. Join our virtual topic night discussion on October 30 @ 7 pm EST.
Register Here:
www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/group-registration/?group=6625&tag=TopicNight&type=virtualbroad

Remember: Anxiety is not the problem. Anxiety is the alarm that tells us that there is a problem. It’s not about making it go away – anxiety is protective. It’s about finding safety in your body which helps regulate your nervous system.

Mental Health Professional Michael Vallejo shines light on the unique challenges anxious parents face when raising children. He offers tips and strategies to help parents learn ways to manage their anxiety. “You don’t have to be perfect to be a great parent. Take each day as it comes, focus on the present moment, and remember that you have what it takes to get through this,” he adds.

Read article: https://www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/2024/10/are-you-parenting-with-anxiety/

Is anxiety wearing you down this week? We invite you to join a peer-support group meeting this Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST. Find encouragement, support and skill building opportunities every Wednesday.
Join Us: https://www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/support-groups/

The ARC highlights new wellness reads each month. Find October titles below or visit your local library to reserve a copy.

You Are Not Alone for Parents and Caregivers: The NAMI Guide to Navigating Your Child’s Mental Health―With Advice from Experts and Wisdom from Real Families by Christine M. Crawford

Meditation for the Real World: Finding Peace in Everyday Life by Ann Swanson Wellness

Worrying Is Optional: Break the Cycle of Anxiety and Rumination That Keeps You Stuck by Ben Eckstein, LCSW, of Bull City Anxiety & OCD Treatment Center and Lisa Lisa W. Coyne PhD.

Goodnight Anxiety. I need sleep! Learn techniques to quiet the mind and help you rest better. Join our topic night discussion on October 30 @ 7 pm EST.
Reserve your spot:
https://www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/group-registration/?group=6625&tag=TopicNight&type=virtualbroad

Did you miss our last support group discussion on social anxiety? Consider these tips from our topic night:

When you are in a social situation, notice your body language. Could you offer a kind expression; a slight smile on your face?

Check your proximity. Are you standing too close or too far away?

Are you looking at the other person? (Try to avoid looking at your phone or down at the floor.)

Don’t miss our next topic night on sleep and anxiety.

If you find yourself struggling with anxious thoughts or feelings, our ARC peer-support groups might be very helpful. Our small groups provide an opportunity to listen, to share, and to learn about anxiety. Find others who understand and find strategies you can start practicing today. Every Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST.

www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/group-registration/?group=6609&type=virtualbroad

Share. Listen. Learn.
Reserve for the next Greater Grand Rapids Zoom Group. A small group for anyone living in West Michigan who needs anxiety support. Group meets: Oct. 16 - Nov. 13. Meetings take place each Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST by Zoom.

www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/group-registration/?group=6440&tag=fiveweeks&type=virtuallocal

Two opportunities in October to get support for YOU while you help a loved one with their anxiety. Parents/Partners/Friends meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST by Zoom. Sign up on our Support Group page under “Zoom From Anywhere”. Look for individual groups in parentheses.
www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/support-groups/

Share. Listen. Learn.
Reserve your spot for the next Greater Grand Rapids Zoom Group. A small group for anyone living in West Michigan who needs anxiety support. Group meets: Oct. 16 - Nov. 13. Meetings take place each Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST by Zoom.

Share. Listen. Learn.
Reserve for the next Greater Grand Rapids Zoom Group. A small group for anyone living in West Michigan who needs anxiety support. Group meets: Oct. 16 - Nov. 13. Meetings take place each Wednesday at 7 p.m. EST by Zoom.

Healthcare workers, let’s look at how we can take care of YOU. Join us for a support group to promote self-care and stress management. Find strategies for managing high-stress and anxiety-inducing situations (long hours, tough patients) and find renewing ways to care for yourself after those rough days. We care about you!

Our virtual Healthcare group is offered this Thursday, October 10, at 7 pm EST.

Sign up on our Support Group page under “Zoom From Anywhere”.
https://www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/support-groups/

Overwhelmed? Mentally exhausted? Anxious?

Schedule ME TIME every Wednesday from 7-8 p.m. and Zoom with others who understand.

Visit Support Group and select a group under “Zoom from Anywhere”.

www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/support-groups/

Our last in-person support group meeting, for 2024, is coming up next week. Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with others and discover tools to manage your anxiety: Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Cider and donuts will be served. 😊 🍩 🍁

Sign up: https://www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/group-registration/?group=6458&type=in-person

Our last in-person support group meeting, for 2024, is coming up next week. Don’t miss your opportunity to connect with others and discover tools to manage your anxiety: Wednesday, Oct. 9 at 6:30 p.m. Cider and donuts will be served 😊. Do you have group questions? Email [email protected] to learn more.

In-person anxiety support group meets next week, Wednesday at our Grand Rapids location. Join us at 6:30 for donuts and cider!

www.anxietyresourcecenter.org

In a Psychology Today article, writer/poet Susanna Newsonen reminds us 'how breathing lowers our stress, refocuses our mind, and helps us sleep." Discover how a conscious breathing meditation is helping some rest their minds. www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/the-path-to-passionate-happiness/201909/breathing-in-i-calm-my-body-breathing-out-i-smile

The ARC wants to help you support your loved one with anxiety.
Join a NEW group for parents/partners/friends of someone with anxiety or OCD. Groups meet on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday at 7 p.m. EST by Zoom. Sign up on our Support Group page under “Zoom From Anywhere”.
https://www.anxietyresourcecenter.org/services/support-groups/