

432: Finding Humans Less Scary Marathon Returns! Yay!
Jan 20, 2025
Join child psychiatrist Jacob Towery, a protégé of David Burns, and psychiatric resident Michael Luo as they discuss their transformative 'Finding Humans Less Scary' workshop. They tackle social anxiety head-on, promising engaging activities that help participants embrace vulnerability and build genuine connections. With humor and heartfelt stories, they explore acceptance, specific thinking, and the importance of recognizing our shared humanity. Their mission? To empower you to step out of your comfort zone and foster a more joyful, connected life!
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Workshop for Social Anxiety
- Attend the "Finding Humans Less Scary" workshop to address social anxiety.
- Practice skills like starting conversations, flirting, and handling rejection.
The Anxious Mindset
- Socially anxious individuals often view others as judgmental and aggressive.
- This defensive mindset hinders genuine connection and creates unnecessary fear.
Finding Commonalities
- Michael Luo now focuses on commonalities with others rather than differences.
- This mindset shift helps him connect with people more easily.