One of the most insidious and painful aspects of social anxiety many of my clients describe is the feeling of being alone, disconnected, and different from others. These feelings, and the perceptions and beliefs associated with them, can both contribute to and be the result of high levels of distress and suffering in social situations.
Over the years, I have utilized two very simple but powerful practices to help work with these feelings. They are drawn from two of my favorite teachers, Pema Chodron and the Dalai Llama. I will describe the practices briefly, and discuss how to understand and utilize them in connection with a Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT) approach.
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