by Eric Goodman, PhD Telling oneself not to be anxious during the COVID-19 pandemic is like trying to tell water not to be wet. These are anxious times. The question is not how can I be anxiety free right now, but how can I best manage the anxiety that shows up? The buddha told a Read more »
Social Phobia
A Compassionate Guide to Anxiety During the COVID-19 Pandemic PART 1: Understanding Why We Are so Anxious Right Now
By Eric Goodman, Ph.D. Life in the time of a pandemic is difficult. Our lives have suddenly and dramatically narrowed while we try to avoid an invisible threat which has been spreading across our planet. And where there is even the whiff of a threat, there is anxiety. The fact that we are feeling more Read more »
Facing Rare, Inconvenient, or Impossible Fears
Here are some strategies for dealing with fears that are infrequent (or impossible) to face directly:
Dating Anxiety in the Modern World
Does the prospect of dating send shivers down your spine? In my job as a clinical psychologist and anxiety specialist I work with many people who would like to date, but feel held back by anxiety. They are waiting to pursue a relationship until the day (or year or decade) when their anxiety stops screaming Read more »
Living with social anxiety in a hyper connected world
Here is an article by Geraldine Walsh, a freelance writer in the UK. She has written an excellent article about her experience with social anxiety in the modern world. Click here.
Social Courage Reviewed
When writing my book, Social Courage: Coping and Thriving with the Reality of Social Anxiety, I wanted to tell the truth. The truth being that social anxiety is a normal human experience that most of us can relate to—rather than it being this weird unusual thing that only you experience. The goal then is not Read more »
Social Courage Radio Interview
Just has a great conversation on air with “Dr. Pat”. We discuss the notion of courage in the face of anxiety…and coping with anxiety thoughts, feelings, and behaviors along the way. Click HERE to listen to the conversation.
Caring for Your “Anxiety Baby”
Anxiety is such a baby! Learn how to cope and thrive with your anxiety baby.
The Second Half of Anxiety Disorder Treatment
At times when your life is going well, anxiety tends to be quieter and less prickly. Quieter and less prickly means you are more likely to peacefully coexist with it.
Virtual Reality Exposure Therapy: Taking Anxiety Disorder and OCD Treatment into the Future
Enter the future of phobia treatment through virtual reality!