For inquiries related to controlled medications and details about in-person visits, please call us at 803.216.0850. You can also reach us by fax at 803.216.0420 to discuss telepsychiatry regulations.
Trauma isn’t just what happened to you; it is your body’s reaction to those events. — Gabor Maté
While traditional talk therapy can be beneficial, it is merely one piece of the puzzle in trauma recovery. To truly heal from complex trauma, we must also focus on the physical and neurological imprints left within the nervous system. Restructure 2.0 is an intensive group experience that moves beyond just discussing the past, facilitating active somatic healing and providing essential anxiety support group dynamics.
Our updated curriculum integrates the latest in neuroscience and somatic processing to help you move out of 'survival mode' and back into a life of safety and connection. In the comfort and security of a supportive anxiety support group, you will learn to:
Understand Your Biology: Gain insight into how trauma reshapes the brain and nervous system.
Somatic Healing: Discover techniques to release stored tension and 'body memories.'
Rewire Anxiety: Shift from a state of hyper-vigilance to a state of grounded calm.
Find Safety in Community: Heal alongside others in an environment built on mutual trust and confidentiality, essential for effective trauma recovery.
Restructure 2.0 is led by Laura Miller, a highly credentialed clinician specializing in complex trauma and addiction, with a focus on trauma recovery. Laura combines her academic rigor with 'boots-on-the-ground' clinical leadership to enhance every session, providing effective anxiety support group facilitation and somatic healing techniques.
Clinical Expertise: Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (Level 2), Master Addictions Counselor (MAC), and Certified Clinical Anxiety Treatment Professional (CCATP).
Academic Leadership: For 10 years, she served as Adjunct Faculty at the University of South Carolina Social Work Graduate Program.
Proven Experience: As a former Supervisor in the Army Substance Abuse Program, Laura gained sophisticated insights into high-stakes trauma and recovery.
Feel free to inquire with your provider about joining our anxiety support group or simply fill out an application to get started. The application consists of just a few questions and can support you on your journey of somatic healing and trauma recovery.
In mid-May 2024, visitors to barnabashealthcare.com were invited to share their thoughts on a potential anxiety support group we were considering, aimed at aiding individuals in their trauma recovery journey. We asked participants what they hoped to achieve through the group, and their anonymous feedback provided valuable insights into the needs and goals of those seeking support for anxiety and somatic healing.
The anxiety support group, led and designed by Laura Miller, LISW-CP, MAC, CCATP, had patients complete the GAD-7 anxiety screener at the beginning, middle, and end of the 5-week program to track progress. While the data showed an overall decrease in anxiety scores by the program’s end, many participants experienced increased anxiety in the early stages as they engaged with their anxiety and practiced new coping strategies related to somatic healing. This temporary rise was a natural response as they adapted to new skills.
At the start, the average GAD-7 score was 13, indicating moderate anxiety. By the middle, the score dropped to 12, still in the moderate range. By the end of the 5 weeks, the average score had fallen to 8, reflecting mild anxiety. The GAD-7 scale categorizes scores as follows: 0-4 (minimal anxiety), 5-9 (mild anxiety), 10-14 (moderate anxiety), and 15+ (severe anxiety). This data underscores a meaningful reduction in anxiety levels over time, supporting our efforts in trauma recovery.
As this group is just getting started, we hope to continue this positive trend in the future. New patients are encouraged to apply through our website to join upcoming sessions and benefit from the support and coping strategies offered in the program.
· To decrease my anxiety response, I would hope to learn about how anxiety works and the tools I can utilize for better anxiety management.
· Reduce anxiety through understanding and support, possibly by joining an anxiety support group.
· Better understanding of my triggers can help me manage my anxiety more effectively.
· I aim to rewire my freeze response and learn how to move forward through anxiety, incorporating aspects of somatic healing to assist in this process.
· I want to gain insight into neural plasticity and how it can help rewire my brain to control anxiety and support my trauma recovery.
· My goal is to be present, stop overthinking, and identify stress triggers that relate to my anxiety.
· I wish to rewire my brain so that anxiety does not dominate my life and to better manage my constant anxious thoughts.
· Learning to redirect myself and understand my triggers is essential for overcoming my anxiety.
· Ultimately, I want to conquer my anxiety and panic disorder that feels overwhelming and is impacting my joy.
· Gaining control over my anxiety will involve discovering effective tools or methods to cope with it.
· I am determined to work through my anxiety better and find strategies to manage it without medication.
Just the learning tools provided by this anxiety support group are worth the participation alone. It's been enlightening to understand and figure out the reasons behind my feelings.
Time and travel were challenging for us due to kids' schedules, so we truly appreciate the flexibility that developed, allowing us to attend when we could, because we really needed it! Thank you for your passion in teaching lifesaving material in a mentally overloaded world.
Since joining this group, my GAD score has decreased from a 15 to an 11. I've gained many tools for somatic healing, and I've been actively using them—AND they are working! Thank you!!
This group has been fantastic!!! It has been a significant help to me.
The tools and experiences shared by others have helped me adopt a more open-minded approach to managing anxiety and trauma recovery.
Anxiety is always a struggle, as it can consume me so quickly. I often find myself feeling great, only for it to suddenly creep back in and take hold. However, thanks to this group, I can now pull myself back more quickly by utilizing strategies to move forward.
Join our 5 week program focusing on rewiring the body's response to intense trauma and anxiety. Our program is offered onsite and virtually and meets on Thursday evenings.