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People impacted by foster care have higher rates of clinical social anxiety then the general public, often leading to patterns of avoidance and self-protection that interfere with connection and growth. This training introduces the concept of “social courage” as a compassionate, practical framework for helping clients face social fears while building confidence and resilience.

This course is eligible for 1.5 continuing education credits.

This course is suitable for Psychologists, LMHCs, MFTs, Social Workers, LPCs, and Counselors.

Introductory

1:00-1:10 PM Welcome & Introduction
1:10 – 1:25 PM Understanding Social Anxiety in Foster Care–Impacted Clients
1:25 – 1:45 PM Common Safety Behaviors That Maintain Social Phobia
1:45 – 2:10 PM An Integrated Treatment Approach
2:10 – 2:20 PM Functional Analysis in Clinical Social Anxiety
2:20 – 2:30 PM Q&A + Closing

At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:

1. List 1-2 common safety behaviors that maintain or exacerbate a social phobia.
   
2. Describe one kind of integrated treatment approach for helping clients break out of a social phobia cycle.