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Learn DBT Skills In A Group
Weekly sessions are available. Grouport offers therapist-led dialectical behavior therapy skills groups online. The first 12 weeks covers fundamental DBT skills.
Learn moreEngagement anxiety, or pre-wedding jitters, is a common experience for many individuals as they approach the life-changing event of marriage. While some level of anxiety is normal, excessive worry and stress can negatively impact one's well-being, relationships, and overall enjoyment of the engagement period. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers a range of techniques and skills that can help individuals manage and alleviate engagement anxiety, resulting in a more positive and fulfilling experience. In this article, we will explore the nature of engagement anxiety, its symptoms and causes, and how learning DBT skills can help you better manage this anxiety.
Engagement anxiety encompasses the various fears, worries, and uncertainties that may arise during the engagement period leading up to a wedding. Common symptoms of engagement anxiety include:
Understanding the causes and symptoms of engagement anxiety is the first step toward managing and alleviating this stress, allowing individuals to enjoy and fully embrace their engagement's excitement.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is an evidence-based therapeutic approach that has proven effective in treating various mental health issues, including anxiety. The core DBT techniques of mindfulness, emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness can be particularly beneficial in addressing engagement anxiety. Individuals can develop greater emotional resilience and coping strategies by learning and practicing these skills, reducing anxiety and creating a more enjoyable engagement experience.
The following core DBT techniques can be tailored to address the unique challenges and stressors associated with engagement anxiety:
Techniques during Engagement To fully benefit from DBT techniques in managing engagement anxiety, practicing and incorporating these strategies into daily life is essential. Some tips for doing so include:
In addition to learning and practicing DBT techniques, consider exploring other resources and strategies to support your mental and emotional well-being during your engagement:
Engagement anxiety, while common, can be effectively managed and alleviated through DBT techniques and other supportive strategies. By understanding the causes and symptoms of engagement anxiety, learning and practicing DBT skills, and seeking additional support and resources, individuals can better navigate the challenges and stressors of the engagement period and fully embrace the excitement and joy of this significant life event.
Our services have helped countless individuals improve their mental well-being. Our online group therapy sessions are designed to help individuals in New York, New Jersey, and Florida effectively manage their anxiety symptoms. These sessions, led by licensed therapists, cover a range of anxiety techniques and methodologies, all at an affordable price point.
For those not residing in New York, New Jersey, or Florida, we also offer dialectical behavior therapy skills groups to individuals over 18 years old worldwide. These skills groups teach individuals strategic new skills to replace behaviors and emotions that may be causing stress and strain in their daily lives and relationships. Participants join a supportive virtual community where they can explore DBT essentials and receive encouragement and accountability.
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