Stages of Change in Social Anxiety Overview (For Therapists)

Описание: For therapists and clinicians who treat social anxiety. A shame-informed ACT framework for understanding motivation and behavior change.

This overview video explains the Stages of Change model as it actually shows up in social anxiety, using a shame-informed ACT lens. Rather than treating motivation as resistance or compliance, this framework helps clinicians understand how shame, fear of exposure, and self-protection shape movement through pre-contemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and iteration.

You’ll learn:
• Where the Stages of Change model comes from
• Why social anxiety requires a different interpretation
• How shame drives avoidance, ambivalence, and stalled progress
• Why “iteration” is more accurate than maintenance or relapse

This video provides the roadmap for the full series and sets the foundation for shame-informed treatment planning in social anxiety.

I'm Dr. Matt Bedell, LPC-S, LCDC and thank you for being here.

Educational Disclaimer:
This content is for educational purposes only and is not a substitute for therapy, clinical supervision, diagnosis, or individualized mental health treatment. Views expressed are general and may not apply to every client or clinical situation. Clinicians are encouraged to consider each client’s cultural background, lived experience, and systemic factors when applying these ideas in practice.

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