Breaking Free from Social Anxiety: Insights and Strategies
Episode Overview
Social anxiety can stem from a previous trauma response or childhood experience. Understanding trauma predictions is key to overcoming social anxiety. The Trauma Recovery Method Program offers individualized plans and reprogramming tools. Challenging thinking and dropping safety behaviours are crucial steps in recovery. For more information, email benita@thetraumarecoverymethod.com for a Trauma Recovery Method program webinar and booking link.
Our body responds to the pain it may have after the meeting and this refers to the judgment the talking about me what if I said something stupid or the wrong thing? It becomes our trauma prediction.
Ever feel like social situations turn you into a bundle of nerves? In this episode of The Trauma Recovery School podcast, Bonita Ackerman du Preez dives into the heart of social anxiety and its deep-rooted connection to past traumas. She unpacks the symptoms that many of us grapple with, like the fear of being judged or the overwhelming self-critique that follows social interactions.
Bonita doesn't just stop at identifying the problem; she explains how our bodies react to social anxiety, linking it to trauma responses from our past experiences. This understanding is crucial for anyone looking to break free from the cycle of social anxiety. One standout point in this episode is the introduction of the Trauma Recovery Method Program. This program offers personalised plans and reprogramming tools designed to help individuals tackle their social anxiety head-on.
Bonita shares practical tips like challenging negative thought patterns, dropping those safety behaviours we all cling to, and embracing discomfort as a step towards recovery. The episode is a treasure trove of advice for anyone struggling with social anxiety. It encourages listeners to confront their fears and provides a roadmap to recovery.
Whether you're dealing with social anxiety yourself or know someone who is, this episode offers valuable insights and practical strategies to help you or your loved ones navigate through it. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of how past traumas influence your present and learn how to reclaim your confidence in social settings.