Is this Common? Differentiating Shyness from Social Anxiety
Clinical psychology graduate students Van Bui, Sophie Kudryk, and Alexa Nordine will present a workshop for the general public titled, Is this Common? Differentiating Shyness from Social Anxiety on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. The workshop will take place in the Central Library, Meeting Room C, 85 Queens Street North, Kitchener. Registration is required. There is no cost to attend and registration has just opened.
Social anxiety reflects a common mental health concern associated with intense anxiety and a fear of judgement from others that is experienced before, during, and after social events. Clinical psychology graduate students from the University of Waterloo will discuss how social anxiety may present and how to differentiate it from shyness and normative social concerns. This program will provide listeners with an understanding of social anxiety and its impact on individuals. Tips and strategies for feeling comfortable in social situations will also be shared.
Please come out and support your colleagues.