Author Archives: Zach Pacha

HOW TO PRACTICE EXPOSURE THERAPY FOR SOCIAL ANXIETY IN THE MIDST OF A QUARANTINE

Posted on April 27, 2020 by Zach Pacha

A Brief Commentary on the COVID-19 Pandemic Around the world we are all witnessing an event that most people have never experienced before. The COVID-19 pandemic has tested humanity’s resolve and resiliency by having to change and alter how we live our lives each day. Whether it is a stay-at-home order, wearing a mask, or… [Continue reading]

PREPARING TO BE JUDGED: HOW TO PERFORM WITH PERFORMANCE RELATED SOCIAL ANXIETY

Posted on January 24, 2019 by Zach Pacha

To kick off the new year I’m going to examine situations where we are being judged or there is a strong possibility that we will be judged by others. We can call these performance situations. One of the core fears of Social Anxiety Disorder is being judged by other people to varying degrees and levels…. [Continue reading]