Category: social anxiety help
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THE MEANING OF “SOCIAL THREAT” IN SOCIAL ANXIETY
In social psychology, a social threat is a cue or a stimulus that is viewed or perceived as a threat to one’s social image. For example, a frown could be perceived as a sign of disapproval or potential rejection. These signs are interpreted as having a socially catastrophic meaning, and as a a result someone…
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THE ART OF THE CONVERSATION
STARTING A CONVERSATION It is helpful to begin by free associating based on something you already know about the person., or ifit is a stranger find something around you to comment on, like the weather, or how late the bus is, etc… Turn that into an open-ended question, rather than a question that can be…
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STARTING A CONVERSATION AT SCHOOL
Greet your schoolmates or whoever student you know is in your class. Say, “Hi” or “How are you?” the first time you see them during the day start a conversation “What are you… doing…talking about…eating… reading?” “What do you think about…class…professor…lesson? How do you like… lunch…project… game?” “I like your… shirt… hat… sneakers…, where did…
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TIPS FOR DEALING WITH SOCIAL ANXIETY IN SCHOOL
SET UP HEALTHY HABITS AND ROUTINES DURING THE SCHOOL YEAR: ~ Get enough sleep: got to sleep at the same time every night and get al least 8 to 10 hours of sleep. ~ Eat healthy meals, avoiding excessive sweets and sodium. For example eat a breakfast full of proteins, whole grains and/or fruits. Lunch…
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GET A QUICK BOOST IN SELF-CONFIDENCE
POSTURE: Your posture is very important, because it is a reflection of your self-image. If you walk with your head down, dragging your feet and arms, you will project submission and resignation and feel the same. On the other hand, if you stand up straight, head up, and walk with conviction, then you will project…
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EYE CONTACT AS BODY LANGUAGE
Eye contact serves a social function, which includes creating intimacy and showing social competence. In social anxiety, however, it is a source of anxiety leading the individual to avert direct gaze What is less known is that eye contact is typically averted in situations where there is a high cognitive load (i.e., cognition refers to…
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MINDRISELIFE GUIDE TO PRACTICING EYE CONTACT
Making eye contact will provide you with valuable information about the person you are interacting with and the exchange itself. Particularly, you will get a more accurate idea of the type of interaction you are having, be it positive, negative or neutral. LEVEL 0: By yourself Sit or stand 18 inches away from a mirror…
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THE 3 PILLARS OF EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION
COMMUNICATION COMPETENCE: Communication-based knowledge acquired either naturally (by observing and evaluating the others) or through instruction. Learning and appreciating the balance between listening and speaking. Speak clearly. Communicate ethically. Know when it is appropriate to speak. Understand the message of your interlocutor(s). Choose the best way to communicate based on context. Demonstrate credibility. Identify and…
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IS A CHILD’S SILENCE DURING SOCIAL SITUATIONS A SIGN OF SOCIAL ANXIETY?
Selective mutism (SM) refers to the child’s and/or adolescents’ persistent inability to speak in certain social situations, even though they are perfectly able to speak and understand language. SM has been linked to an extreme form of social anxiety, and thus it is proposed that anxiety could be a contributing factor in the etiology (i.e.,…