Social Anxiety

Heading back to family Thanksgiving? Here’s how to manage your social anxiety

November 23, 2021

Contrary to what Hallmark movies would like you to believe, the holidays are not always a magical time filled with family joy and snowflakes. For many families, holiday gatherings can be tense and anxiety-provoking, especially if you took a year off due to the pandemic. If you … [Read more...] about Heading back to family Thanksgiving? Here’s how to manage your social anxiety

Here’s how to overcome social anxiety and get that conversation going

October 11, 2021

Are you feeling out of practice when it comes to social situations? You’re not alone. The pandemic has put unique strains on us, and as we learn to adjust to a new normal, we may find that sparking up a conversation is harder than it once was. Here are some tips to get you back … [Read more...] about Here’s how to overcome social anxiety and get that conversation going

8 Ways to manage social anxiety and feelings of shyness

June 8, 2021

As we slowly emerge into the post-pandemic era, we may find ourselves out of practice when it comes to socializing and interacting with others who are outside our bubble. This may lead to feeling shyer than you would normally, or feelings of social anxiety. Though social anxiety … [Read more...] about 8 Ways to manage social anxiety and feelings of shyness

How to manage social anxiety in a pandemic

December 9, 2020

Among its many impacts on mental health, the pandemic is driving an increase in social anxiety. Cognitive behavior therapist Jennifer Guttman, PsyD, writes for mindbodygreen that she is seeing a noticeable increase in social anxiety among her patients. Social anxiety is defined … [Read more...] about How to manage social anxiety in a pandemic