Improv for Anxiety

This innovative class combines ensemble-based improv, along with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help people with social anxiety disorder overcome fear and avoidance associated with work, school, and family life.

A Second City Training Center instructor will lead the Improv class. Second City has partnered with Mark Pfeffer, Director of the Panic Anxiety Recovery Center (PARC), to facilitate weekly group sessions to practice and transfer Improv/CBT skills to real life. Mark is a graduate of the Second City Improv A-E program and a licensed psychotherapist. Students are encouraged to continue their work at Second City and PARC following the 8-week term.

Although “Improv for Anxiety” was developed for people with social anxiety disorder, individuals with other anxiety disorders have completed the program and are welcome to visit http://www.beyondanxiety.com/emails/improv/ for more details or contact Mark Pfeffer directly.

Improv for Anxiety Level A TERM 4 2013

The purpose of this 8-week class is to provide an interactive opportunity for people with social anxiety disorder and to learn improvisation as part of their recovery. A Second City instructor will lead the class. Mark Pfeffer, Director at PARC, will be there to welcome you. Mark will also facilitate a weekly treatment / support group to help students apply Improv / CBT to real-life.

$625
Class: 8 weeks, 3 hours
Support group: 8 sessions (onsite/online), 2 hours

Prerequisites: Open to all students. Contact Mark Pfeffer for a pre-registration consultation prior to enrollment at 312-543-4793 or email director@beyondanxiety.com.

Improv for Anxiety Level B TERM 4 2013

$450
Class: 8 weeks, 3 hours
Support group: 4 sessions (onsite/online), 2 hours

Improv for Anxiety Level C TERM 4 2013

Improv for Anxiety Level D TERM 4 2013

Improv for Anxiety Level E TBA

$320/$290 early registration, 8 weeks, 3 hours
Support group sessions are not included with Levels C-E but are optional via PARC.