Social anxiety and shyness are not the same. Yes, many people with social anxiety also struggle with being shy, but one is not the other. People struggling with social anxiety (myself included) have the fear of judgment, criticism and rejection. We are consumed with what people think, if we belong and how we fit in. Some people with social anxiety are shy, but many are not. In this week’s YouTube video I talk about the difference between social anxiety and shyness.
How to Help Our Kids with Social Anxiety Social anxiety isn’t about being an introvert. It isn’t about being shy. Yes, those attributes can coexist with social anxiety, but it doesn’t have to be present. Social anxiety is about the fear of rejection. It is about the concern that others will judge or criticize you. When we have social anxiety we let others define us. […]
How to Help a Child with Social Anxiety Social anxiety isn’t about not being able to make friends or keep friends. It is about the overwhelming feeling of judgment, criticism and rejection one feels. In this week’s podcast I chat with my 9 year old about her struggles with social anxiety (it runs in the family), and what has helped her make huge progress crushing […]
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