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Here are 5 tips for overcoming social anxiety during back to school 2019.
- Adopt Healthy Mental Health Habits and Routines.
- Talk About It: Don’t Bottle Up Social Anxiety.
- Adopting A Positive Attitude Increases Mental Health.
- Help Your Child Develop Interpersonal Skills.
- Teach Your Child Relaxation Techniques.
Why does school give so much anxiety?
Concerns about not having enough friends, not being in the same class as friends, not being able to keep up with friends in one particular area or another, interpersonal conflicts, and peer pressure are a few of the very common ways kids can be stressed by their social lives at school.
How can I Help my Child with social anxiety prepare for school?
If they tend to have trouble with new social situations, arrange for playdates with some new classmates before school begins. Also consider role-playing at home. Many children are cognitively ready for school but struggle to assert themselves socially.
Why is my child so anxious about school?
Alison Block, a psychologist in Oceanport, Monmouth County, who works with children coping with anxiety, says there are many reasons anxiety occurs and that it can happen at any age. She has heard fears about teachers, lockers, riding a bus, Mom remembering to pick them up after school, lunch time, who to play with at recess and many more.
It’s impossible to overcome social anxiety if you don’t expose yourself to situations that make you anxious. By using avoidance as a tool to cope, you won’t be helping yourself or encouraging personal growth. Numerous studies have shown that exposure therapy, facing your fears, is effective in treating anxiety disorders.
Make a conscious effort to be more social. Actively look for supportive social environments that can help you overcome your fears. Perhaps start with a social skills training class. Here you can properly practice your social interactions before heading out into the real world.