We’re starting a new support group specifically for adults aged 21-40 who are dealing with social anxiety. Our goal is to create a safe and understanding space where you can share your experiences and find support.
Building Trust and Understanding
Our group is based on building trust, fostering understanding, and gradually exposing ourselves to social situations. We aim to create a compassionate environment where everyone feels comfortable and supported.
Our Approach and Techniques
Psychoeducation: We’ll start by learning about social anxiety, its symptoms, and the cognitive and behavioral patterns involved. Understanding the condition can help reduce the stigma, and knowing you’re not alone can be liberating.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): We’ll work on challenging negative thoughts and beliefs about social situations. Together, we’ll reframe these thoughts into more realistic and positive ones, which is a key part of our journey.
Exposure Therapy: We’ll gradually face feared social situations through homework assignments, starting with less anxiety-provoking scenarios and slowly increasing the difficulty. This helps build confidence step by step.
Role-Playing: Acting out social situations within the group can help you become more comfortable with these scenarios in real life. We’ll practice together in a supportive setting.
Group Discussion: Sharing your thoughts and feelings with others who understand can be incredibly comforting. Group discussions foster a sense of community and mutual support.
Goal Setting: We’ll set realistic and achievable goals together. Small steps can lead to significant progress, and we’ll celebrate each achievement along the way.
Social Skills Training: We’ll provide guidance on specific social skills, like starting conversations and maintaining eye contact, to help improve your interactions.
Homework: Practicing skills outside the group is important. We’ll discuss these experiences in our meetings, learning from each other’s progress.
Journaling: Keeping a journal of your thoughts and feelings related to social situations can help track your progress and identify patterns. This can be a powerful tool for self-reflection.
Join Us
Our group is here to support you in navigating social anxiety. By working together, we can build confidence, improve social skills, and find ways to manage anxiety.
We look forward to welcoming you and walking alongside you on this journey.
For more information and to join our group, please see our sign up form.
