Mindfulness & Social Resilience Gaining Appropriate Psychological Distance Distressing thoughts in social anxiety differ qualitatively from thoughts in most other forms of anxiety in that they are often attributed to other people, e.g., “He thinks I’m an idiot.” Recent “mindfulness … Continue reading
A short article describing some fairly common assertiveness techniques used in social skills training. Continue reading
This short article provides basic guidance on developing a list of potential behavioural experiments for social anxiety. Continue reading
This detailed set of questions is designed to help you, with support from a therapist, evaluate your thinking about socially-anxious situations. Continue reading
This brief excerpt from The Philosophy of Cognitive-Behavioural Therapy (CBT) discusses the use of “stop and think” strategies in ancient Pythagorean and Stoic philosophical therapy. Continue reading
Psychologists have struggled to distinguish between different subtypes of social phobia. However, there are some rough distinctions that can be made between four different categories of feared situation. Continue reading
This brief article outlines early psychological research on the role of non-verbal behaviour in assertiveness training. Continue reading
Training in assertiveness may have positive effects on self-esteem. This short article looks at some small studies that lend support to the view that self-worth follows increases in assertive behaviour. Continue reading
The three-dimensional model of assertiveness is explained in this short article, with reference to assertiveness training and therapy focused on thoughts, actions, and feelings. Continue reading
We’re pleased to announce that we will shortly be re-opening our therapy clinic in Harley Street, central London. We’ve also been making some recent updates and improvements to the UKassertiveness website. Continue reading