Finding Calm: A New 8-Week Anxiety & Resilience Group at Thrive
Anxiety has become one of the most common reasons people seek therapy today.
Whether it shows up as racing thoughts, constant worry, muscle tension, difficulty sleeping, overwhelm, or simply feeling like you’re always “on,” anxiety can leave us feeling disconnected from ourselves and from others.
The good news is that anxiety is treatable, and you don’t have to navigate it alone.
This fall, Thrive Psychotherapeutic Services is offering Finding Calm, an eight-week therapeutic group designed to help participants better understand anxiety while building practical tools for resilience, emotional regulation, and connection.
Why Group Therapy for Anxiety?
One of anxiety’s greatest tricks is convincing us we’re alone.
Group therapy offers something individual therapy cannot: the opportunity to discover that others share similar struggles, fears, and hopes.
Within a supportive community, participants often find relief simply by realizing they don’t have to carry everything by themselves.
Research consistently shows that group therapy can reduce feelings of isolation while increasing confidence, emotional awareness, and long-term coping skills.
What We’ll Explore
Over eight weeks, participants will learn evidence-based tools for managing anxiety while developing greater trust in themselves and others.
Topics include:
Understanding Anxiety
Learn what anxiety is, how it affects the nervous system, and why your body responds the way it does.
Mindfulness & Meditation
Practice slowing down and becoming more present through guided mindfulness and meditation exercises.
Somatic Experiencing®
Explore body-based approaches that help regulate the nervous system and increase resilience during times of stress.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Develop practical strategies for identifying anxious thinking patterns and creating healthier responses.
Community & Connection
Experience the healing power of sharing your journey with others in a compassionate and confidential environment.
Group Details
Finding Calm: An 8-Week Anxiety & Resilience Group
September 16 - November 4
Wednesdays
6:00–7:00 PM
Thrive Psychotherapeutic Services in Boulder
(Some sessions may take place outdoors, weather permitting.)
Maximum of six participants.
Insurance is accepted when applicable; the session rate for private pay clients is $40.
Meet the Facilitators
The group is co-facilitated by Sonya Hueftle and Amy Briggs, who bring a collaborative approach grounded in mindfulness, Somatic Experiencing®, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and compassionate, trauma-informed care.
Together, they create a warm and supportive environment where participants can safely explore anxiety while learning practical skills for everyday life.
Is This Group Right for You?
This group may be a good fit if you:
Frequently feel overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted
Experience chronic worry or racing thoughts
Want practical coping tools for anxiety
Are looking for connection and community
Want to better understand your nervous system
Are interested in mindfulness and body-based healing
If you’re ready to move from simply managing anxiety toward building resilience and confidence, we’d love to welcome you.
Reserve Your Spot
Space is intentionally limited to six participants to create a safe and connected group experience.