Social Anxiety in Academia – when interacting is hard - Desiree Dickerson, PhD

Social interactions are the hardest cognitive exercise we can engage in as humans. They are unpredictable and require us to think ‘on our toes,' responding and reacting in milliseconds to many verbal and non-verbal cues. They are also very good for us. They are good for our mental and emotional health and great for flexing our brain to help us achieve peak brain performance. That doesn’t make them easy or particularly enjoyable for many of us; sometimes interactions feel really anxiety-provoking. In this webinar we will explore: (1) What social anxiety is (and isn’t). (2) Effective coping strategies and practical tips to navigate social anxiety. (3) Implement strategies for initiating and maintaining conversations through active listening and asking open-ended questions. (4) Explore strategies for challenging negative thoughts and beliefs related to social interactions. (5) Gain insights into preparing for social events, setting realistic goals, planning conversation topics, and practicing self-compassion to ease anxiety.

Target Group: Academics of any career stage
Language: English
Registration: free registration; email to Cathrin.Nourse@unimedizin-mainz.de providing the following details:
• Position (e.g., PhD Student, PostDoc, Group Leader)
• Full affiliation

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