SPEAK OUT: ANXIETY &

DEPRESSION COURSE

ALLOW YOURSELF TO HOPE AGAIN

ALLOW YOURSELF TO HOPE AGAIN ✦



The Anxiety & Depression Course is an all-encompassing curriculum for those who are supporting individuals and for individuals themselves who struggle with their mental health. Rooted in the teachings of Jesus, this course offers a nurturing environment where supporters and individuals find solace, understanding, and encouragement in their journey alongside their loved ones. This course is built of 8 weekly lessons covering the psycho-education, practical tools, and insights toward management and recovery from Anxiety & Depression.

WHAT IS THE ANXIETY & DEPRESSION COURSE?

FAQ

The Speak Out Anxiety & Depression course is a mental health resource for individuals who want to understand and manage anxiety and depression. It combines practical tools, guided exercises, and community support. In each session, we explore coping strategies, reflect on wins and challenges from the week, and practice tools to strengthen mental and emotional resilience. We hold space to voice frustration because we are not alone in this fight, and neither are you.

YOU ARE EASY TO LOVE. YOU ARE EASY TO CELEBRATE. YOU ARE WORTH FIGHTING FOR.

  • Speak Out courses are guided mental health courses designed to help people better understand what’s happening in their minds and emotions, and learn practical tools to navigate it. Each course walks through topics like anxiety, emotional regulation, negative thought patterns, communication, boundaries, and resilience. Instead of just talking about mental health in theory, Speak Out courses break things down into simple concepts, practical exercises, reflection questions, and real-life tools people can actually use in their daily lives.

  • The courses can be worked through individually at someone’s own pace, giving space to reflect and process, or they can be hosted by churches and organizations as in-person groups where people learn together, practice the tools, and have honest conversations about what they’re experiencing. The goal of Speak Out courses is to take topics that often feel overwhelming or confusing and make them understandable, practical, and something people don’t have to face alone.

  • Speak Out courses exist because too many people are struggling in silence, without the words, tools, or space to really process what is going on inside their heads and hearts. Anxiety, stress, and negative thoughts are common, but it is easy to feel like you are the only one dealing with them.

    Speak Out has a team of therapists, pastors, and psychologists who have come together to create these resources, taking years of experience and training to make mental health understandable and practical for real life.

    These courses are designed to create a space where honest conversations happen, where people can see how their minds and emotions really work, and start building healthier patterns instead of feeling stuck or alone.

ANXIETY & DEPRESSION COURSE

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  • Expectations & Check In

    Expectations & Check In

    Week Three of our Anxiety & Depression Cohort: We will start our time like we always do, with expectations & check in questions. This is how we ensure everyone feels safe to show up in whatever mental space they are in…with no expectations on them other than being with one another.

  • Finding Your People - A Mindfulness Practice

    Finding Your People - A Mindfulness Practice

    This week is all about the importance of earned trust for sharing personal vulnerabilities. This practice teaches that trust isn't automatic; it's built over time through consistent qualities like active listening, empathy, and non-judgment.

  • Tiered Conversation Starters - Combatting Social Anxiety & Depression

    Tiered Conversation Starters - Combatting Social Anxiety & Depression

    This is a simple activity to help ourselves build community without the pressure of deep sharing. By starting with easy questions and moving to more personal topics as trust grows, it makes connecting with others in a group or club less intimidating.

  • Safety Teams vs. Distraction Teams - A Journal Prompt

    Safety Teams vs. Distraction Teams - A Journal Prompt

    Take a moment to think of individuals you can add to your Safety Teams and to your Distraction Teams. This is a great first step in pulling in community around you and breaking the cycle of isolation.

  • The Power of Volunteering

    The Power of Volunteering

    Volunteering can gently interrupt the isolation that often accompanies anxiety and depression. By stepping into a shared purpose, you’re invited back into community and reminded that you belong, that your presence matters, and that you’re not alone.

  • “Since participating in the cohort, I've experienced a noticeable shift in my emotional regulation. I'm able to navigate relationship triggers with more clarity and less reactivity.”

    — Portland, OR Member