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Cognitive-Behavior Treatment of Social Anxiety

Social anxiety disorder is a prevalent mental health condition that can significantly impact individuals' well-being and functioning. This advanced-level workshop offers professionals an opportunity to deepen their understanding and refine their skills in addressing social anxiety using evidence-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques.

This session delves into the nuanced complexities of social anxiety, exploring its symptoms, impact, and differentiation from other related concepts such as introversion and shyness. Attendees will gain insights into the distinct challenges faced by vulnerable populations, including those within the Jewish community and the influence of modern social media dynamics.

A central focus of this workshop is to equip participants with the ability to comprehensively address the core fears underpinning social anxiety—fear of rejection and fear of judgment. Through a structured approach, attendees will learn how to identify and reframe maladaptive thought patterns, employing cognitive restructuring strategies that empower clients to challenge negative self-perceptions.

The curriculum extends to practical applications of cognitive-behavioral interventions, emphasizing the role of behavioral experiments (exposures) to desensitize individuals to anxiety-provoking situations. Attendees will leave with a sophisticated toolkit to support clients in navigating social interactions with greater ease and confidence.

With a firm grounding in empirical research and clinical insights, this session aims to elevate participants' therapeutic competence in working with social anxiety. Through an interactive learning experience, attendees will strengthen their ability to apply advanced CBT techniques, enabling them to offer more effective interventions to individuals struggling with social anxiety.

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Cognitive-Behavior Treatment of Social Anxiety

Previously Recorded
$39.99 Cost For Member: 29.99 Evan Kroll, Ph.D.

Social anxiety disorder is a prevalent mental health condition that can significantly impact individuals' well-being and functioning. This advanced-level workshop offers professionals an opportunity to deepen their understanding and refine their skills in addressing social anxiety using evidence-based Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques.

This session delves into the nuanced complexities of social anxiety, exploring its symptoms, impact, and differentiation from other related concepts such as introversion and shyness. Attendees will gain insights into the distinct challenges faced by vulnerable populations, including those within the Jewish community and the influence of modern social media dynamics.

A central focus of this workshop is to equip participants with the ability to comprehensively address the core fears underpinning social anxiety—fear of rejection and fear of judgment. Through a structured approach, attendees will learn how to identify and reframe maladaptive thought patterns, employing cognitive restructuring strategies that empower clients to challenge negative self-perceptions.

The curriculum extends to practical applications of cognitive-behavioral interventions, emphasizing the role of behavioral experiments (exposures) to desensitize individuals to anxiety-provoking situations. Attendees will leave with a sophisticated toolkit to support clients in navigating social interactions with greater ease and confidence.

With a firm grounding in empirical research and clinical insights, this session aims to elevate participants' therapeutic competence in working with social anxiety. Through an interactive learning experience, attendees will strengthen their ability to apply advanced CBT techniques, enabling them to offer more effective interventions to individuals struggling with social anxiety.

About the Presenter

Evan Kroll is assistant professor of psychology at Landers College for Women at Touro University and a licensed psychologist. He is also the director of Staff Development at Camp HASC. He maintains a private practice in Teaneck, New Jersey seeing children, adolescents, and adults.

This workshop Offers 3 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.

Learning Objectives:

  1. Distinguish between Social Anxiety, Shyness, Introversion, and Avoidant Personalities.
  2. Demonstrate understanding of how fear of rejection and fear of judgment contribute to social anxiety.
  3. Apply cognitive restructuring techniques to address negative thinking patterns associated with social anxiety.
  4. Utilize exposure techniques as a means of confronting and managing anxiety-provoking situations.

Agenda:

Agenda:

  • Understanding Social Anxiety (30 Minutes)

    • Symptoms
    • Impact
    • How is Social Anxiety Different from Introversion, Shyness, Antisocial Personality
    • Vulnerable Populations
    • Jewish Community
    • Social Media

  • Core Fears of Social Anxiety (30 Minutes)

    • Fear of Rejection
    • Fear of Judgment
    • How these fears get reinforced (Perfectionism)
    • Why they don't go away despite success

  • Cognitive Behavioral Interventions (40 Minutes)

    • How Negative Thinking Impacts Feelings
    • Cognitive Restructuring
    • Behavioral Experiments (Exposures)

  • Review Summary and Questions (20 Minutes)

 

This presentation is open to:
  • Social Workers
  • Professional Counselors
  • Therapists
  • Psychologists
  • Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
  • Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
  • Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
Course Level: intermediate
Level of Clinician: intermediate
  • New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
  • Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
  • Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
  • Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives

Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.

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There is no conflict of interest or commercial support for this program.
  • CE You! is an approved sponsor of the Maryland Board of Social Work Examiners for continuing education credits for licensed social workers in Maryland.
    CE You! maintains responsibility for this program.
Refund Policy: Full Refund until 48 hours before scheduled date.
48 hours before: full refund less $5.00 processing fee. After event no refund will be given.
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