Ask The Therapist

In today's episode Sarah and Sarah discuss...1.45 Sarah introduces today's guest, also called Sarah12.33 What is social anxiety?15.00 How much anxiety is a normal amount? How can you tell whether your anxiety needs to be treated?17.12 Do we know what causes social anxiety?22.55 The impact of social media and techology on social anxiety25.40 How can Cognitive Behvioural Therapy be used to treat social anxiety?27.40 Are your coping mechanisms actually making your anxiety worse?34.45 Seeking therapy for social anxiety37.30 The most important thing when you're looking for a therapist39.00 Tips for people with social anxiety44.40 Are there any helpful resources available for social anxiety?45.40 Is being introverted the same as having social anxiety?50.00 What advice would Sarah give her 15 year old self? Resources mentioned:Quiet by Susan Cain: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Quiet-Power-Introverts-World-Talking/dp/0141029196Overcoming Anxiety by Gillian Butler: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Overcoming-Social-Anxiety-Shyness