The Stages of Social Anxiety worksheet is designed to identify unhelpful responses to social sitaitons and identify alternative thoughts and actions at each stage: before, during, and after situations.
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The Stages Of Social Anxiety worksheet is a tool to record unhelpful socially anxious responses to social situations, and to map alternative ways of thinking and responding at each stage (before, during, and after a social situation). In addition to behavioral experiments, clients may find it helpful as a form of treatment plan or therapy blueprint for social anxiety.
The worksheet helps clinicians identify and address anxiety responses related to social situations.
Clients fearing negative evaluation in social or performance situations.
Individuals experiencing disabling anxiety in situations like public speaking or group interactions.
Clients who equate self-worth with social performance.
Discuss a recent instance where the client experienced social anxiety.
Break down the client's anxious responses before, during, and after the situation.
Develop more helpful thoughts and actions for future situations.
Encourage the client to implement these strategies in real-world settings.
People who suffer from social anxiety disorder (previously known as social phobia) experience persistent fear or anxiety about social or performance situations that is out of proportion to the actual threat posed by the situation or context. Anxiety provoking situations might include talking in groups, meeting people, going to school or work, eating or drinking in public, or public performances.
It is common for socially anxious individuals to worry extensively ahead of a social event, and to engage in safety behaviors. While in the situation, they usually focus on how they feel. This can backfire, causing them to miss important social cues and negatively affecting their social performance. After a social event, they often ruminate on how badly they believe they ‘performed’, which often leads to self-criticism.
The Stages Of Social Anxiety worksheet is a tool to record unhelpful socially anxious responses to social situations, and to map alternative ways of thinking and responding at each stage (before, during, and after a social situation). In addition to behavioral experiments, clients may find it helpful as a form of treatment plan or therapy blueprint for social anxiety.
