December 2024

SUJAAG is excited to bring you a year long series called, Building Better Communities where we come together to discuss ways to improve our community from various aspects.

The fourth in this series of events is Breaking Free - Taming Social Anxiety During the Holidays. 

The holidays don’t have to be a stressful or anxiety-inducing time. By equipping yourself with the right tools, techniques, and mindset, you can break free from the grip of social anxiety and fully embrace the joy, connection, and relaxation that the holiday season offers.

Topics Addressed:

1. Understand Social Anxiety: Gain insights into what social anxiety is, how it manifests, and why it can become more pronounced during the holidays.
2. Recognize Triggers: Identify common triggers of social anxiety during holiday events, including family dynamics, social expectations, and busy social schedules.
3. Practical Techniques for Managing Anxiety: Learn and practice effective strategies to manage and reduce social anxiety in real-time situations.
4. Empowerment Through Mindfulness and Self-Compassion: Explore mindfulness practices and self-compassionate approaches to help you stay calm and centered.
5. Building Confidence in Social Interactions: Develop tools to increase self-confidence and ease in navigating social situations.

Takeaways:

1. A deeper understanding of the sources and triggers of social anxiety, especially around the holidays.
2. Practical tools to manage and reduce anxiety in holiday situations.
3. A personalized action plan to face holiday social events with greater ease and confidence.
4. Techniques to practice mindfulness and self-compassion for ongoing emotional resilience. 

Our Panelists

Dr. Sangeetha Nayak - Clinical Psychologist

Sangeetha Nayak, received her Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from the State University of New York at Stony Brook and has been in private practice since 2006 where she has a special interest in working with individuals who are coping with chronic pain, long term illness and injuries. She has expertise in using cognitive behavior therapy in treating anxiety, depression, PTSD and chronic illness. She has been on faculty at the Rutgers Medical School. Previously, Dr. Nayak was involved in NIH-funded research both at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and Kessler Institute for Rehabilitation.

Chitra Rochlani - Intuitive Coach

As an intuitive Coach, Professional Speaker, and bestselling Author of The Warrior Mindset, Chitra Rochlani empowers professionals and organizations to redefine success on their own terms.

She uses her signature 'Peel, Feel, Heal' framework via her 1:1 and Group Coaching programs, Interactive workshops, and keynote addresses. Her podcast 'The Warrior Mindset' is designed to help listeners declutter the mind, create space for intuition, and attract the people and experiences they deeply desire.

This is a free event, however, registration is required

Venue: Online - Zoom 

Date: Dec 8th, 2024

Time: 4:00 - 5:30 pm

Cost: Free, but Registration is required

Our members can register via our app (Wild Apricot) Or Click Here to Register