
The Spotlight Method: A Parent’s Guide to Social Anxiety
Simple Strategies to Help You and Your Child Overcome Fear, Insecurity, and Self-Doubt
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Erwin Samson
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How to help your child overcome social anxiety without stressing out, even if you’re feeling anxious yourself.
One day, I was at a restaurant with my wife, and as we were finishing up our meal, our server handed us a survey form. Realizing neither of us had a pen, my wife told me to ask the server if we could borrow one to fill out the form. Instead of doing this, I walked to the parking lot, retrieved a pen from our car, and walked back to our table. It would’ve been easier to just borrow a pen, but I opted for the route that involved less social interaction. I did this automatically, without even thinking. Avoiding social interaction had already become a learned habit by the time I realized what I was doing.
I would’ve probably continued avoiding things that made me feel uncomfortable and never faced my dread of being in social situations. However, when I saw all my struggles mirrored in my daughter, I knew that if I don’t deal with myself first, I’d never be able to help her navigate life as a socially anxious human being. Suddenly, the harsh light of reality didn’t seem so daunting anymore.
According to a 2022 Anxiety and Depression Association of America survey, out of the 40 million adults in the US that suffer from a form of anxiety, only 36.9 percent of them seek treatment.
In this book, you will discover:
- How to help your child cope with anxiety when you have anxiety yourself.
- How to recognize social anxiety in children.
- Differences of social anxiety in children, teens, and adults.
- Pitfalls of perfectionism.
- Foods that affect anxiety.
- Rewiring for self-confidence.
- Making social interactions less stressful.
The process of overcoming social anxiety might seem like a terrifying or energy-depleting one, but once we learn the coping skills we need to become more functional in any social interaction, getting out there, building meaningful relationships, and enjoying life to the fullest will make it all worth it.
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Eye opening about social anxiety
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The information I enjoyed the most was the discussion of how foods affect anxiety levels and what foods should be avoided. As a health coach, I always stress the importance of this to my own clients who suffer from mental health issues. Food affects our brains! More people need to understand this.
Overall the author did a fantastic job creating this informative book!
Helpful And Straightforward
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Amazing for all parents
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What I appreciated most about this audiobook was the emphasis on the importance of self-care for parents. By addressing our own anxiety and coping mechanisms, we can better support our children and model healthy behavior for them. The strategies offered for making social interactions less stressful were also very helpful and actionable. Overall, I highly recommend this audiobook to any parent looking to support their child through social anxiety.
Gave Me New Perspective
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The narration is clear and engaging, making it easy to follow along and absorb the information. Overall, "The Spotlight Method" is a valuable resource for parents looking to support their children through social anxiety.
Parent's Guide to Social Anxiety
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Excellent Practical Guide
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Overall, The Spotlight Method is an invaluable resource for any parent who wants to help their child overcome social anxiety. The author's expertise and compassionate approach make this book a must-read for anyone looking to help their child build confidence and overcome fear. Highly recommended.
Engaging and accessible!
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Easy listen and Very informative
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A Must Read for Parents
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