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Social Phobia
Social Phobia is an excessive concern about one’s inadequacies, and a fear that other people are thinking negatively or judgementally. If you have Social Phobia, you will probably worry about saying or doing something embarrassing, making mistakes, not looking right or not behaving as you think you should. You also probably worry a lot about other people noticing that you look anxious or nervous, for example sweating, having a trembling voice, shaking or blushing.
You may have difficulty speaking in front of others, making telephone calls, eating in front of others, or signing your name in front of other people.
The anxiety associated with social phobia can mean that you avoid stressful situations which often affect your study, career prospects or relationships. You might also be risking your health by drinking or taking sedatives to help you feel calm in social situations.
Individual counselling is very effective for relieving the stress of social phobia. Reconnexion also runs a social phobia cognitive behavioural therapy treatment group.
Social phobia group
This friendly and supportive group is designed for people experiencing social phobia who are looking for proven strategies to improve their anxiety. The group provides education relating to social phobia, teaches relaxation and breathing techniques and demonstrates cognitive behavioural therapy techniques to counter anxiety producing thoughts. The group is run by Sonja Skocic, an experienced psychologist. The group runs for 12 weeks and is held Monday evenings from 6:30pm to 8:00pm. The cost of the group is $480. A Medicare rebate ($20.45 per session)is available with a referral and mental health care plan from your GP.
Click here to download a registration form for the group or register via our website.  | 
