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Strategies for Social Anxiety | Ellen Hendriksen

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Jun 18, 2021
Ellen Hendriksen is a clinical psychologist and author who specializes in anxiety, particularly social anxiety. In this engaging conversation, she discusses how social anxiety has intensified during the pandemic and offers strategies for gradual reintegration into social situations. Ellen emphasizes the importance of embracing uncertainty, setting flexible expectations, and cultivating authentic connections. She also highlights the role of mindfulness and meditation in alleviating anxiety, helping listeners navigate their social fears with greater ease.
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ADVICE

Ease Back into Socializing

  • Gradually re-enter social situations, starting small.
  • Don't expect to immediately jump back into large gatherings.
INSIGHT

Communicate and Be Vulnerable

  • Open communication about boundaries reduces anxiety from uncertainty.
  • Showing vulnerability builds trust and fosters connection.
INSIGHT

Two Levers for Managing Anxiety

  • Two ways to manage anxiety involve increasing certainty and increasing tolerance for uncertainty.
  • The latter, though seemingly harder, allows for flexibility and reduces all-or-nothing thinking.
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