Why Present-Moment Focus Reduces Anxiety

Many of us second guess what to do in social situations. In this episode, Jude speaks with Caitlin Steitzer - a fellow improviser, therapist, and social worker - who explains how improv's focus on the group can help people overcome social anxiety, shifting attention away from self-criticism and into the present moment.

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To learn more about these concepts, check out:

• The Brilliant Genius: Using Improv Comedy In Social Work Groups by Caitlin Steitzer
• Comedic Improv Therapy For The Treatment Of Social Anxiety Disorder

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