<p>Professor Lusia Stopa takes us on a tour of her pioneering research on the role of imagery on social anxiety. We discuss:</p>
<ul>
<li>What we mean by imagery</li>
<li>How to change our negative imagery</li>
<li>Healthier ways of comparing ourselves</li>
<li>What science says about ‘positive thinking’</li>
</ul>
<p>Lusia is Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Southampton. She was a member of the NICE Guideline Development Group for social anxiety.</p>

Professor Lusia Stopa takes us on a tour of her pioneering research on the role of imagery on social anxiety. We discuss: What we mean by imagery How to change our negative imagery Healthier ways of comparing ourselves What science says about ‘positive thinking’ Lusia is Emeritus Professor of Clinical Psychology at the University of Southampton. She was a member of the NICE Guideline Development Group for social anxiety.

Using imagery to overcome social anxiety | Lusia Stopa

For years, WalkTheTalk’s free peer support groups have helped countless individuals living with social anxiety confront their fears in a safe, supportive environment.

But some questions keep coming up: How do I choose the right treatment for me? How can I maintain progress from CBT? Is it normal to experience setbacks? When will I feel ‘normal’?

In this podcast, we seek answers to these questions and more, by bringing in leading clinicians and researchers to share their insights. 

Join us as we dive deep into the challenges of social anxiety and explore evidence-based strategies for lasting change.

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For years, WalkTheTalk’s free peer support groups have helped countless individuals living with social anxiety confront their fears in a safe, supportive environment. But some questions keep coming up: How do I choose the right treatment for me? How can I maintain progress from CBT? Is it normal to experience setbacks? When will I feel ‘normal’? In this podcast, we seek answers to these questions and more, by bringing in leading clinicians and researchers to share their insights. Join us as we dive deep into the challenges of social anxiety and explore evidence-based strategies for lasting change.

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