6 ways to beat your social anxiety: a clinical psychologist explains

6 techniques for overcoming social anxiety. A lot of people don't know what steps to take or what techniques can help them treat their anxiety. This is overview of some the of the core ideas that I find most effective in my work as a clinical psychologist specializing in social anxiety. If you are interested, you can get a lot more in-depth information on these techniques in my new social anxiety book here: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear We'll talk about: 0:00 - What can I do to overcome social anxiety? 0:25 - Learn the model of your social anxiety 1:04 - Identify and be skeptical of anxious thoughts and beliefs 2:15 - The massive importance of where attention is focused 3:10 - Reduce performance demands to reduce anxiety and increase social behavior 4:17 - Dropping the protective behaviors that maintain anxiety and cut off connection 5:09 - Clearly communicating warmth and liking towards others 6:00 - Move towards your fear of rejection, and practice active coping 6:54 - Outro I'm Dr. Thomas Smithyman, a clinical psychologist making videos to help people overcome social anxiety. QUESTION — Have a question about anything related to social anxiety? Post in the comments section of this video. MY BOOK Out now: https://geni.us/DatingWithoutFear ONLINE GROUP THERAPY I’m co-leading an online self-compassion group with Marianne Stout, PhD. Open to TX residents. https://www.anxietyaustin.com/groups/... ONLINE THERAPY I'm not currently accepting new patients for online therapy. INSTAGRAM Follow me here:   / socialanxietyequation   PODCASTS 📱 Subscribe and Listen to the Anxious in Austin Podcast here:: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4xUWe9A... Subscribe to my channel Here:    / @drthomassmithyman   My mission here is to use video to help people overcome social anxiety. Most people with social anxiety never seek help, and those who do usually wait 16 years! Treatment is effective but people don't know about it. I'd like that to change, and I'd really appreciate any help. PLEASE READ If you or someone you know is in immediate danger, please call a local emergency telephone number or go immediately to the nearest emergency room.