Anna Lock, PhD, A-CBT, Author at National Social Anxiety Center

OVERCOMING SOCIAL ANXIETY THROUGH ASSERTIVE COMMUNICATION

By Anna Lock, PhD, A-CBT November 18, 2016

Effective Communication Through Assertiveness Social anxiety is often associated with low self-confidence in relationships. While treating the anxiety ultimately leads to increased self-confidence, the development effective social skills can also facilitate this process. Effective communication is one of the most importance social skills that contribute to developing and maintaining healthy relationships. Whether you are talking… Continue reading

BRINGING YOUR SOCIAL ANXIETY WITH YOU FOR THE HOLIDAYS

By Anna Lock, PhD, A-CBT December 8, 2015

Bringing Your Social Anxiety With You For The Holidays We have waited all year and they are finally here: The Winter Holidays. Holidays can be a time of excitement, fun, and celebration. They often brings us together with loved ones near and far, giving us the opportunity to reconnect and strengthen our relationships. The holidays… Continue reading

SHOULD I STAY OR SHOULD I GO?: SOCIAL ANXIETY AND AVOIDANCE

By Anna Lock, PhD, A-CBT June 23, 2015

Social Anxiety and The Desire To Avoid For those of you who suffer from social anxiety, you have most likely experienced the urge to avoid being around others. Whether its attending a party, going to lunch with colleagues, or giving a presentation, if you are socially anxious, almost any social situation can create the urge… Continue reading

YOU ARE MORE THAN YOUR SOCIAL ANXIETY

By Anna Lock, PhD, A-CBT April 11, 2015

Have you ever found yourself making statements such as: – I’m an anxious person – I’m socially anxious – I’m a worrier If any of these statements sound familiar to you, you may be defining yourself by your anxiety. Of course, if you have high levels of social anxiety, this makes perfect sense. You may… Continue reading