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In this video, we're going to talk about three ways to retrain your brain to better handle social situations and the social anxiety that comes with them.
More and more people are experiencing social anxiety. The World Health Organization recently released a report stating that the Covid-19 pandemic has led to a 25% increase in anxiety and depression worldwide. I know that for me, social interactions seem more awkward, that I feel more anxious around people than I did in the past, and that I have a lower tolerance for social interactions than ever before. And I know this is a common experience these days.
So why ? Part of this is due to experiencing more isolation than ever before. This is likely due to how the brain adapts to situations, but also to how we perceive social anxiety and social situations.
Social anxiety is one of the most common forms of anxiety and affects many people. But you can learn the skills to combat social anxiety and feel increasingly comfortable in social situations by learning the three skills I teach in this video.

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Therapy in Brief and information provided by Emma McAdam is intended for informational and entertainment purposes only and is not a substitute for advice, diagnosis, or treatment regarding medical or mental health problems. Although Emma McAdam is a licensed marriage and family therapist, the opinions expressed on this site or any related content should not be considered medical or psychiatric advice. Always consult your doctor before making any decisions related to your physical or mental health.
In therapy, I use a combination of acceptance and commitment therapy, systems theory, positive psychology, and a bio-psycho-social approach to treat mental illness and other challenges we all face. faced in life. The ideas in my videos are frequently adapted from several sources. Many of these come from acceptance and commitment therapy, particularly the work of Steven Hayes, Jason Luoma, and Russ Harris. The sections on stress and the mind-body connection stem from the work of Stephen Porges (polyvagal theory), Peter Levine (somatic experiencing), Francine Shapiro (EMDR), and Bessel Van Der Kolk. I also rely heavily on the work of the Arbinger Institute for my overall understanding of our ability to choose the direction of our lives.
And deeper than all of this, the gospel of Jesus Christ guides my personal worldview and sense of security, peace, hope, and love https://www.churchofjesuschrist.org/comeuntochrist/believe

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