Social Phobias
Definition:
Also called Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by the client having feelings of being judged by others and being embarrassed publicly. Patient has overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. Patients often experience low self-esteem and depression that lasts for days or weeks before the event or situation. In some cases it can be as extreme to affect his/her job, school, or social life.
Causes:
Familial history: having a parent or immediate family member that has been diagnosed with social phobias.
Contributing Factors:
Negative experiences: clients who were teased, bullied, rejected, ridiculed, or humiliated as a child are more susceptible to social phobias
Temperament:
Definition:
Also called Social Anxiety Disorder is characterized by the client having feelings of being judged by others and being embarrassed publicly. Patient has overwhelming anxiety and excessive self-consciousness in everyday social situations. Patients often experience low self-esteem and depression that lasts for days or weeks before the event or situation. In some cases it can be as extreme to affect his/her job, school, or social life.
Causes:
Familial history: having a parent or immediate family member that has been diagnosed with social phobias.
Contributing Factors:
Negative experiences: clients who were teased, bullied, rejected, ridiculed, or humiliated as a child are more susceptible to social phobias
Temperament: