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Social skills therapy helps people improve their social skills, specifically those who possess below-average interpersonal communication abilities. Someone who has social skills impairment typically fears being in a social setting or in public at all. Feelings of anxiety, worry, and self-doubt take over, and may eventually lead to further unhealthy behaviors and beliefs.
Social skills therapy works by pinpointing the root cause of one’s below-average interpersonal communication abilities, ranging from ADHD to autism, Alzheimer’s, depression, anxiety, and more. Then, taking a personalized approach based on the individual’s unique needs, Thriveworks Henrico therapists help them improve those skills with lifestyle modification practices, effective coping mechanisms, modeling, role-playing, and more.
Social skills therapy at Thriveworks is conducted both in person and online through Online therapy. We encourage you to choose the option that works best for you.
The length of social skills therapy depends on the individual’s needs as well as the extent of their needs. That said, social skills therapy generally lasts for at least several months. Thriveworks therapists in Henrico, VA will continue to provide care for as long as necessary to help clients meet their therapeutic needs.
Most of us desire to feel accepted and to fit in as part of a group. Effective social skills serve as a conduit for that to happen. Unfortunately in today’s world, you or your loved one may be experiencing what’s called social skills impairment, a condition where a person possesses below-average interpersonal communication abilities. Found in small children to older adults, a growing percentage of Americans struggle socially.
One reason for this phenomenon in adolescents and young adults is the explosive growth of technology and social media use. A generation is being raised that has trouble engaging in face-to-face conversations with other humans. Someone who has social skills impairment typically fears being in a social setting or in public at all. Feelings of anxiety, worry and self-doubt take over, and may eventually lead to further unhealthy behaviors and beliefs. There is a wide-range of impaired social skills causes, many of which begin in early childhood. Those include:
If you or a loved one is having trouble participating in meaningful and positive social interactions with others, you may be dealing with social skills impairment. Symptoms of poor social skills include the following:
If you or someone you care about shows one or more of these signs, it may be a case of impaired social skills. On the positive side, there are proven techniques to overcome poor social skills, ones that can be learned and improved upon with practice. Working with a certified outpatient social skills coach is one of those proven ways.
The onset and severity of social skills impairment may depend upon the person’s age, the underlying conditions mentioned earlier, and the patient’s receptiveness to treatment. Outside intervention, including outpatient counseling, is best. Here are some of the accepted therapies now available to treat someone with social skills impairment:
If you or someone you care about suffers from impaired social skills, whether a child or adult, the good news is that there are reliable ways to improve their social interaction abilities! As has been proven, the surest path to recovery needs to involve some type of social skills coach.
For more information on social skills and Thriveworks Short Pump’s coaching services call: 804-205-3408 or visit our Contact page now.
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