12d • General discussion
Saturday Morning Tea - Maintenance, Growth & Support
What Maintains Progress
- Consistent skill practice (even when calm)
- Balanced routines
- Healthy sleep and nutrition
- Meaningful connection
- Purpose-driven activity
What Undermines Progress
- Over-reliance on avoidance
- Neglecting self-care during “good” periods
- Excessive self-criticism
- All-or-nothing thinking
Collective Insight
Maintenance is about consistency, not intensity.
Daily Affirmation: “Small habits protect my progress.”
Micro Exercise (5 minutes): Identify one daily habit that supports your nervous system and commit to it for the next week.
Lesson 7.6: Growth Beyond Anxiety (Living a Full Life)
Long-term healing involves shifting focus from:
- “How anxious do I feel?”to
- “How do I want to live?”
Ask:
- What matters to me?
- What kind of person do I want to be?
- What activities bring meaning?
Anxiety may still appear—but it no longer runs your life.
Daily Affirmation: “I choose growth over fear.”
Lesson 7.7: Knowing When to Seek Additional Support
Signs More Support May Be Helpful
- Anxiety significantly interferes with daily functioning
- Skills are no longer effective
- Panic, avoidance, or depressive symptoms increase
- Substance use increases
- You feel stuck or overwhelmed
Seeking help is a strength, not a setback.
Daily Affirmation:“Support is part of resilience.”
Micro Exercise (3 minutes):List one professional or support resource you would reach out to if needed.
Module 7 Key Takeaways (Pin This)
- Progress is measured by response, not symptom elimination.
- Setbacks are normal and manageable.
- Early awareness prevents escalation.
- A relapse prevention plan increases confidence.
- Long-term growth focuses on values, not fear.
Final Community Reflection Prompt
What is one insight or skill from this course that you will carry forward—and why?
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