Fear of Flying Group
Open | Virtual
Group therapy for fear of flying can be highly effective as it provides individuals with a supportive environment to share their experiences, fears, and coping strategies with others who are facing similar challenges.
Why Join a Group Fear of Flying Course?
Overall, group therapy for flight anxiety provides a supportive and structured environment for people to overcome their fear, gain confidence in flying, and ultimately regain control over their lives.
A group fear of flying course can provide valuable emotional support, encouragement, and practical tips from others who understand their struggles. Sharing experiences and coping strategies with peers can help you feel less isolated and more empowered to overcome your anxiety.
Fear of Flying Group Therapy Schedule
Sample
6:00 pm
Check-In
Prior to the fear of flying group starting, you check in and can informally interact with others in the group, or just sit back and wait for group to start.
6:10 pm
Welcome and Fear of Flying Lessons
The group therapy session often begins with welcoming new members and fear of flying lessons about flight anxiety, its causes, and common symptoms.
6:15 pm
Fear of Flying Member Updates
Group members can choose to volunteer to share their personal experiences with flying, including anxiety-inducing incidents, barriers they’ve overcome, and their worries. This sharing helps all participants in the Fear of Flying course feel understood and less alone in their struggles.
6:25 pm
Former member updates
Hearing success stories from others who have overcome their anxiety can be highly inspiring and reassuring, so this part of the fear of flying course includes any updates I’ve received from former members.
6:30 PM
Therapy Techniques
This is the core part of the fear of flying course you are embarking on. I will teach you cognitive-behavioral, exposure-response, and other therapy techniques for overcoming flight anxiety.
7:00 pm
Summarizing Fear of Flying Lessons and Homework
Here we will summarize the fear of flying lessons learned today, and you may be given homework assignments to practice relaxation techniques, challenge negative thoughts, or gradually expose themselves to flying-related stimuli outside of therapy sessions. This helps reinforce the skills you learned in therapy and promotes gradual progress.
Fear of Flying Group Participation
One important note about the schedule above: Each member is free to share as much or as little as they want during each step. You can join in on group discussion at whatever pace feels most comfortable. Some people choose to be reserved yet supportive, while others choose to share. Some people are more active during the experiential phase of the group, while other participate more during the more educational fear of flying lessons. There is no “right” way, and all are welcome.
Member Requirements
I do ask that each member identify themselves with at least their first name, keep your camera on for each session, and avoid distractions. I also ask that you attend group each week until you feel that you have accomplished your goals. You should not mention the real names of anyone in the group outside of the group, and you should be in a private place during group where other members of your household cannot see or hear what is going on.
Group Coverage Area
You can join from any of the states in green to the right
Fear of Flying Lessons
Improved Quality of Life
Of the many fear of flying lessons you can learn in group, enhancing your quality of life by allowing you to travel more freely for work, leisure, and personal reasons may be the most poignant. It opens up opportunities for experiencing new places, cultures, and adventures without being limited by fear.
Reduced Anxiety and Stress
Fear of flying lessons cover the reasons for anxiety and distress and this increased understanding can help you learn coping strategies, leading to greater peace of mind and emotional well-being. THis improvement can open uhelp you in with other life stresses too!
Improved Relationships
Fear of flying can sometimes strain relationships, particularly if loved ones don’t understand or share the fear. Overcoming this fear can improve relationships by enabling individuals to travel with family, friends, or partners and share meaningful experiences together.
Combined with Therapeutic Techniques
CBT for Fear of Flying
Group therapy often incorporates cognitive-behavioral techniques to help participants challenge and reframe their negative thoughts and beliefs about flying. This may include identifying and challenging irrational beliefs, learning relaxation techniques, and practicing exposure therapy in a gradual and supportive manner.
ERP Therapy
Exposure and response prevention therapy involves gradually exposing individuals to the feared stimulus (flying) in a controlled and systematic way. This can be done through imagination or in real-life situations (in vivo exposure). Over time, repeated exposure helps reduce anxiety and desensitize individuals to flying-related triggers.
Relaxation and Coping Skills
Relaxation techniques such as deep breathing, progressive muscle relaxation, and visualization can help individuals manage anxiety symptoms associated with flying. Practicing these techniques regularly can help reduce overall anxiety levels and increase feelings of calmness and control when flying (and in other anxiety-producing situations).
Fear of Flying Course Steps
Here are the steps involved in joining a group:
Fear of Flying Group Referral: The first step is referring yourself or having your current therapy provider refer you to the group.
Joining In: The next step in joining the group itself. Members always welcome newcomers; you can participate as much or as little as you want.
Fear of Flying Group Aftercare: After completing the group therapy program, participants may have access to follow-up individual therapy sessions or support groups to maintain their progress and continue sharing experiences with others who understand their struggles.
Get in Touch
If you are interested in learning more about the fear of flying group therapy I offer, or you want to join a current fear of flying course, please use the contact form to the right.