Avoidance is the worst thing you can do for anxiety. However, that doesn't mean you should be FORCING your loved ones to face their fears. There is a fine line between forcing and encouraging people to overcome their anxiety and that fine line makes all the difference.

Here's what this episode covers:

• What is avoidance coping?
• Why is avoidance coping harmful?
• The difference between forcing and encouraging
• How to encourage someone when facing their anxiety
• Tips for encouraging instead of forcing or avoiding

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