As a music lover myself, I value so much the magic that is in live shows. I also understand the struggles of being in a crowd, experiencing panic attacks in an unfamiliar environment, or feeling triggered by painful memories during something I enjoy so much. The purpose of this group is to create a safe environment for music lovers to connect, process anxieties and fears around going to events (whether it’s with company or alone), and to learn skills that will not only increase regulation in times of distress but re-integrate joy and fulfillment into the environment of live shows (or other events). Creative expression is an important value that deserves to be explored and nourished within us!

Who 

• Adults (18+) 

• Music lovers struggling to engage in concerts/ event spaces due to... 

• General anxiety 

• Social anxiety 

• COVID-related anxiety 

• Overstimulation 

• Exposure to drugs/ alcohol (in early recovery) 

• Emotion regulation 

• Trauma triggers 

What 

• Safe space to process any triggers/ activation points related to going to 

• concerts, being in crowds, etc. 

• Connection and community with shared value of music 

• Psychoeducation on nervous system regulation, DBT, and ERP 

• In-group activities and “homework” 

• DBT techniques to promote emotion regulation 

• Identify personal triggers and develop steps to effectively manage 

• Exploration of values in regard to community, connection, music, etc. 

• ACT techniques to move towards values-based decision making 

• Practice utilization of skills, grounding, and coregulation 

• Somatic tools to connect thought-work with body-based awareness 

• Develop personal Concert Toolkit and Plan that includes all of the above 

• and prepares client for potential upcoming event