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SOCIAL ANXIETY: THE BASICS
SOCIAL ANXIETY IN CHILDREN
Coping Skills
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What substance can people withe Social Anxiety turn to for additional confidence in social settings?
Alcohol: which can often lead to substance abuse
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Is social anxiety widespread?

Data from The World Health Organization (WHO)showsthat the prevalence of social anxiety disorder is 4% worldwide and 12.1% in the United States.

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List three coping skills

54321 Grounding

Breathing 

You can use the 333 rule for anxiety in the moment something triggers you. Just look around to identify 3 objects and 3 sounds, then move 3 body parts

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What are some symptoms and signs that someone might have social anxiety disorder?
-They are clingy, -Shy away from groups, -Are fixated on a select few people -Often talking to just one person -Flushing when around multiple people, etc.
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Some causes of social anxiety in children are?
-Genetics -Parents -Their environment
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A helpful app for anxiety? 

I am/How we feel/Insight Timer

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How many people must be present to cause anxiety in someone with social anxiety disorder?
None, it can arise from simply thinking about ones perceived inadequacies and imperfections
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Different states of behavior that often occur in children with social anxiety include
Feeling anger, sadness, frustration, calmness, depression, happiness, confusion, and feeling lost
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What is the guidelines for deep breathing? 

Sit comfortably and place one hand on your abdomen. Breathe in through your nose, deeply enough that the hand on your abdomen rises. Hold the air in your lungs, and then exhale slowly through your mouth, with your lips puckered as if you are blowing through a straw. The secret is to go slow: Time the inhalation (4s), pause (4s), and exhalation (6s). Practice for 3 to 5 minutes.  

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What are some common characteristics that can cause added pressure for social anxiety victims?
A person's race, religion, and sexual orientation can weigh on a person with SAD
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Encouraging statement for social anxiety?

Jen Wilde, Author

“You are not weak. People like us, we’re brave. We’re the ones who get up and face our worst fears every day. We keep fighting.”

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What is Challenging Irrational Thoughts ? 

Put thoughts on trial. Choose a thought that has contributed to your anxiety. Gather evidence in support of your thought (verifiable facts only), and against your thought. Compare the evidence and determine whether your thought is accurate or not. Use Socratic questioning. Question the thoughts that contribute to your anxiety. 


Ask yourself: “Is my thought based on facts or feelings?” “How would my best friend see this situation?” “How likely is it that my fear will come true?” “What’s most likely to happen?” “If my fear comes true, will it still matter in a week? A month? A year?”

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With people who have SAD, who can offset their symptoms?
Family members are often seen as an enemy to your well being, when talking is often one of the best ways to release anxiety
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Right or wrong?

Social anxiety only affects public speaking.

  • Public speaking (21.2%)
  • Speaking up in class or at a meeting (19.5%)
  • Meeting new people (16.8%)
  • Talking to someone in authority (14.7%)
  • Going to parties (13.4%)
  • Expressing disagreement (12.4%)
  • Entering an occupied room (11.9%)
  • Working while being watched (11.8%)
  • Eating, drinking, or writing while being watched (8.1%)
  • Using a bathroom away from home (5.7%)
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What is Progressive Muscle Relaxation?

Sit back or lie down in a comfortable position. For each area of the body listed below, you will tense your muscles tightly, but not to the point of strain. Hold the tension for 10 seconds, and pay close attention to how it feels. Then, release the tension, and notice how the feeling of relaxation differs from the feeling of tension. Feet Curl your toes tightly into your feet, then release them. Calves Point or flex your feet, then let them relax. Thighs Squeeze your thighs together tightly, then let them relax. Torso Suck in your abdomen, then release the tension and let it fall. Back Squeeze your shoulder blades together, then release them. Shoulders Lift and squeeze your shoulders toward your ears, then let them drop. Arms Make fists and squeeze them toward your shoulders, then let them drop. Hands Make a fist by curling your fingers into your palm, then relax your fingers. Face Scrunch your facial features to the center of your face, then relax. Full Body Squeeze all muscles together, then release all tension.