Working With Gay/Bi/Queer Clients With High Social Anxiety

This talk will tell counsellors about social anxiety and why it is important to consider for GBQ men. It will also talk about how counsellors can help GBQ men with high social anxiety.

Takeaways:
Social anxiety is common for GBT2Q clients
Social anxiety causes other problems like depression, substance use problems, and risks for STIs
Counsellors can use cognitive behavioural approaches to help

Key questions:
What is social anxiety?
Why is it important to ask about anxiety in social situations?
Why do gay/bi men have higher social anxiety than other men?
What can I do to help as a counsellor? – Esp if not trained in CBT?

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