Taking Back Control
A 12-week implementation program to help break the fear loop using the Triple-A Response®.
Knowing what to do when fear shows up and actually doing it are two different things. Taking Back Control closes that gap through structured implementation, daily live coaching, and personalized support.
Applications are reviewed personally.
Does this sound familiar?
You know what fear is. You may even know what you're supposed to do when it shows up.
But then:
The problem isn't that you need more information. It's that you need support putting what you know into practice.
That's what Taking Back Control is designed to help you do.
Where fear shows up
It goes after what you can't afford to be wrong about. Even when you work through one theme, fear can move on to another. Same fear, different costumes.
Below is the fear spectrum — the different ways fear can show up in your life.
General Fears
It never lands on one thing. You handle the thing you were worried about and by that evening there's a new one waiting. There's a background check running on everything — money, work, your kids, next year — and a low hum in your chest that shows up before you even know what it's about. People tell you that you worry too much. It doesn't feel like worrying. It feels like being the only one paying attention.
Where it shows up
The themes change. The loop doesn't.
A message from Matt
Matt Codde, LCSW, developed the Triple-A Response® from his own experience with fear and anxiety, alongside years of clinical training and study.
In this short video, Matt explains what Taking Back Control is, how the program works, and who it's designed to support.
Understanding the loop
Fear is a normal human experience. But when fear shows up, thoughts and feelings are automatically created.
We then unconsciously bring resistance to those thoughts and feelings. We try to make the fear go away, check, avoid, analyze, seek reassurance, or perform other behaviors to get relief.
That may bring temporary relief, but it can reinforce the loop.
The more resistance you bring to fear, the more the loop is reinforced.
The way out isn't learning how to eliminate every thought or feeling. It's learning how to release your resistance to them.
That's the work we help you implement through the Triple-A Response®.
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Trigger
Something sets it off.
The paradoxical path to healing
When fear shows up, your instinct may be to fight it, control it, or make it stop.
That makes sense — because you want relief.
But when your actions are driven by resistance, they can keep reinforcing the very loop you're trying to escape.
The goal isn't to eliminate the thoughts or feelings that accompany fear. It's to learn how to respond without reinforcing the loop.
This isn't something you master simply by reading about it. You build the skill through repetition, feedback, and implementing it in your day-to-day life.
The framework
A practical way to respond when fear shows up.
The Triple-A Response® gives you a structured process for working with fear, thoughts, and uncomfortable sensations without reinforcing the loop.
The goal is not to eliminate the thoughts.
The goal is not to eliminate the feelings.
The goal is to release your resistance to them.
Taking Back Control helps you practice the Triple-A Response® in real-life situations — with structure, coaching, feedback, and support.
What you get
Taking Back Control isn't a course you're expected to complete on your own. It's a structured 12-week program with live coaching, individual support, and resources to help you practice the work in everyday life.
A structured, step-by-step curriculum that guides you through the process of putting the Triple-A Response® into practice.
Get support as challenges happen — not weeks later when you've already spent time struggling alone.
Matt
Work directly with your coach on the specific challenges affecting your implementation.
Access guided resources whenever you need additional support between coaching sessions.
Additional education and workshops to support your work with fear and anxiety.
Your 12-week path
Each stage builds on the previous one. You learn the framework, practice your response, work through challenges, and integrate what you've learned into everyday life.
Stage 1 · Creating Safety and Orientation
Understand the loop and understand the healing process.
What you'll learn
“Nothing is wrong with me — my system has just been stuck in the wrong pattern.”
Stage 2 · Weeks 1–6 · Changing Your Response
Move from understanding the framework to practicing it in real time.
What you'll learn
The goal isn't to make fear disappear. It's to change how you respond when fear shows up.
Stage 3 · Weeks 7–9 · Creating Lasting Change
With the foundation in place, explore the deeper patterns and beliefs that may have shaped your relationship with fear.
What you'll learn
This stage builds on the practical work you've already begun.
Stage 4 · Weeks 10–12 · Integration, Stability, and Freedom
Bring the work into everyday life so your progress isn't limited to structured practice.
What you'll learn
Fear may still arise because you're human. The goal is to stop allowing it to dictate your choices.
The program is twelve weeks. The skills you practice are intended to become part of how you navigate life beyond those twelve weeks.
Application only · We'll review your situation personally
Our commitment
Complete the 12 weeks, consistently participate in the coaching, and genuinely work on implementing what you've learned. If you're still not where you want to be, we'll provide another 12 weeks of group coaching at no additional cost.
Simply ask.
What change looks like
Hear directly from people who have worked through fear and anxiety using the Restored Minds approach.
“I feel more equipped than ever before to navigate life's challenges.”
I struggled with OCD & anxiety for decades and was very fortunate to connect with Matt. The focus here is on building tools, facing fears, putting in the hard work, and essentially becoming your own therapist.
“I highly recommend this program for individuals with OCD & anxiety.”
Matthew is truly gifted in his ability to give over the techniques and tools with extreme clarity, understanding, and encouragement. Enrolling in this program is truly an investment in oneself.
“There's such a sense of peace knowing I'm not alone.”
I bounced around from different therapists and approaches without success. Once I began TBC I was filled with hope. There is such a sense of peace knowing that I am not alone and that anxiety is not a life sentence.
“From day one her outlook on life changed dramatically.”
It's hard to overstate how much Taking Back Control helped our family. My wife was willing to open her mind and work at it, and from day one her understanding of how to deal with the anxiety changed dramatically.
“You have done a great service to people with OCD and anxiety.”
Your techniques have really helped me — I can't thank you enough. There are still moments when OCD tries to catch me, but I'm able to see it clearly and follow the Triple-A Response. I feel so much better than just a few months ago.
“Nothing ever felt a step too far away.”
The way the course unfolds couldn't be better — gradually introducing the concepts, understanding OCD and anxiety, and finally taking steps to recovery. I can absolutely say I'm now in a state of mind to live life on my terms.
“The best thing I've ever done for my mental health.”
I discovered Restored Minds when my thoughts were constantly racing. I needed help but didn't want medication. It taught me how to calm my thoughts and connected me with a community of people facing similar challenges.
“The Restored Minds program has given me my life back.”
I've spent a lot of money and time with other therapists who couldn't help me address my anxiety & OCD. The program is simple to follow and makes the path to recovery so attainable. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Individual experiences vary. Restored Minds provides educational coaching and does not guarantee specific results.
Who you'll learn from
Matt Codde, LCSW, knows what it's like to feel caught in fear loops, intrusive thoughts, and the search for certainty.
His experience, combined with years of training and study, led to the development of the Triple-A Response® and the approach behind Taking Back Control.
“I don't fix people. I walk alongside you, help you understand what's actually happening, and coach you as you build the skills to live in trust again.”
Taking Back Control gives you the structure and support to practice this work with guidance — not simply information to consume on your own.
Before you apply
This is for you if…
This may not be for you if…
Every application is reviewed personally. If the program isn't a good fit, we'll tell you honestly.
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Frequently asked questions
Taking Back Control is for people who feel stuck in fear and anxiety patterns—including intrusive thoughts, worry, avoidance, and compulsive behaviors—and want to change how they respond to fear.
It's designed for people who want structure, live coaching, and support while putting the work into practice.
A course primarily gives you information. Taking Back Control combines a structured 12-week implementation program with daily live coaching, personalized support, and guided resources.
The focus is on applying what you learn in real life.
Complete the application about your experience and what you're looking for. Our team reviews each application personally.
If the program appears to be a good fit, we'll contact you with the next steps. If it isn't the right fit, we'll tell you honestly.
No. Taking Back Control is educational coaching and a structured implementation program. It is not therapy, diagnosis, or treatment, and it is not a substitute for working with a licensed clinician.
Matt is an LCSW, but this program is provided as coaching and education.
No. You don't need a formal diagnosis. The program focuses on the fear loop and how you respond to fear, which can show up in different ways.
Taking Back Control is a 12-week program that includes daily weekday group coaching, implementation work, and practices you bring into everyday life.
You can participate in the live sessions that fit your schedule and use the program resources as you progress.
If you complete the 12-week program, consistently participate in group coaching, and genuinely work to implement what you've learned—but are still not where you want to be—we'll provide another twelve weeks of group coaching at no additional cost.
This is not a refund or a promise of specific results. It's an extension of implementation support subject to the stated conditions.
We'll review your application carefully. If Taking Back Control looks like a good fit, we'll contact you to discuss the next steps.
Your next step
You may already understand the fear loop.
The next step is learning how to consistently respond differently when it shows up — and having the structure and support to practice that work.
If you're ready to explore whether Taking Back Control is right for you, submit an application. We'll review your situation personally.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply today and find out whether Taking Back Control is the right fit for you.
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