f people who are only diagnosed with social anxiety disorder and not other phobias. The group should not be a “support group” but rather a “behavioral group” that specifically works on problems causing anxieties in the real world. The group should not use negative or pressure tactics to gain results, but should instill the notion that progress resides in the individual themselves. The individual should be taught to focus on present-day problems and use many methods to relieve anxiety thinking. In conclusion, the author states that after therapy people with this particular disorder feel they have more control over their fear and subsequently more control over their anxiety attacks. RELATE TO CLASS: This popular article relates to the study by our class, both in the discussion of this disorder as being treated by cognitive-behavioral therapy as outline in chapter 14. Also, the article elaborates on one of many types of phobias that the class discussed in chapter 13. ...
