Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Anxiety/Shyness

About this course

Ever worry about what others think of you? Worry you sound stupid? Worry you don't fit in? You're not alone. Hi, I'm Tracy Sloan, a Clinical Psychologist. Welcome to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Social Anxiety/Shyness.  Most people with anxiety tell themselves negative stuff that makes it hard for them to talk with others, go to parties, go on a date, or do other social things. For example, if You told me to go talk with Bob, over there. Then told me that he was going to think I am boring and stupid. Do you think I would go talk with him? Nope. I wouldn't. Wouldn't expect you to go talk with him either. So, what we're going to do is work on changing that negative stuff you tell yourself, to make it easier to do the things you want to do.My 20 years of experience doing face-to-face therapy, and my research in the field of anxiety has led to these evidence-based techniques. You will gain tools and techniques to help you decrease your anxiety, at your pace, with a focus on your specific fear.  We start with an educational component, learning terms to be used, and definitions. Next I will teach Cognitive Techniques to help you change that thinking that's getting in your way.  Then we will work on confronting your fears. I know, that sounds super scary. BUT, we'll do it slowly, baby steps.  You'll see. It's an amazing feeling to be able to something you've been avoiding. Really!!  Finally, I will give you some added tricks and tips, as well as keys to recovery and relapse prevention.My goal is to help you grow, heal, and live your best life.

Course objectives

• to help participants reduce their social anxiety
• to provide practical tools for engaging in social situations
• to foster personal growth and confidence in social interactions