Episode 2: A Therapist’s Perspective on Mental Health and Social Anxiety with Brianne Erichsen
Overview
Brianne Erichsen is a Registered Clinical Social Worker as well as my former therapist while I was at the University of Lethbridge. She shares her perspective as a mental health professional on topics such as making connections and social anxiety. She also shares her own experiences with connecting with people and how that has shaped her life.
Highlights & Takeaways
How seeing a counsellor can be for everyone, not just people in a crisis or diagnosed with a mental illness
The analogy of mental health being like a house
How to better connect with yourself and others
The fear ladder approach to breaking down fears around connecting with people
Combating social anxiety through exposing yourself to more social situations
Resources Mentioned
Counselling Services (University of Lethbridge) - counselling.services@uleth.ca
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