Treatment for Anxiety
An anxiety disorder can develop in a number of ways. It is important for mental health professionals to develop targeted treatment for your anxiety.
At Toronto Private Hospital, we offer both inpatient and day programs for Anxiety management. Inpatients will be guided through daily one-on-one sessions with their therapy team and Psychiatrist, along with a range of daily group sessions to suit the individual patient. For patients wishing to attend day programs only, we have a range of programs as outlined below:
Day Programs
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
The Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Program develops skills to manage mental health issues by learning strategies to manage difficult thoughts and feelings more effectively so they have less impact and influence over you. It then focuses on re-connecting with an individual’s values, and uses this to guide positive changes in your life.
The Anxiety Management Program
The Anxiety Management Program gives participants the opportunity to strengthen and develop anxiety coping skills. We use a Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) framework to explore how thoughts and behaviours affect our mood. By understanding how thoughts and actions affect how we feel we can learn to manage anxiety more effectively.
Art Therapy
The Art Therapy program is suitable for anyone who struggles to put their thoughts and feelings into words, as well as individuals wanting a safe place to explore themselves through creative expression under a psychodynamic framework. Patients don’t need any skills in painting or drawing. Art Therapy is about self expression, making meaning, exploration and finding healthy coping strategies.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Mindfulness-integrated Cognitive Behaviour Therapy or MiCBT offers a practical set of evidence-based techniques derived from mindfulness training together with principles of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) to address a broad range of psychological disorders and general stress conditions. MiCBT is a four stage model that helps participants to regulate emotion and attention and to externalise these skills into everyday situations they may find difficult.