Models for Approach Anxiety
Approach anxiety and Models go together. Honest Action, acting despite fear, is exactly what approach anxiety blocks. The courage ladder from Models maps onto exposure hierarchy: start small, graduate gradually. This guide applies Models specifically to approach anxiety.
- Honest Action = acting despite fear
- Exposure hierarchy reduces approach anxiety
- Models + CBT addresses root causes
How Models Addresses Approach Anxiety
Honest Action means acting despite fear. The courage ladder: eye contact → saying hi → brief conversation → expressing interest → asking for a date. Each step is exposure. ConfidenceConnect's exposure hierarchy implements this for approach anxiety.
Models + CBT for Approach Anxiety
Models provides the framework; CBT provides the techniques. Thought records challenge fear-inducing beliefs. Exposure hierarchy builds courage. Neediness reduction (Honest Living) reduces the stakes, her response matters less when you have a full life.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Models help with approach anxiety?
- Yes. Honest Action, acting despite fear, is the core practice. The courage ladder maps onto exposure hierarchy. Models + CBT (thought records, exposure) addresses both the framework and the techniques.
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