Master of Science in Family Counseling, Islamic Azad University, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran
10.5281/zenodo.15498560
Abstract
Social anxiety is a type of anxiety that occurs when facing social situations and communicating with others. People who suffer from social anxiety experience intense fear and worry in social situations and feel unable to manage and control these situations. Cognitive behavioral therapy is an evidence-based treatment for anxiety disorders. Due to various barriers, many people face difficulties in accessing treatment. Therefore, researchers have investigated the possibility of using the Internet to deliver CBT. It is important to ensure that the decision to promote such a treatment is based on high-quality evidence. Exposure therapy is a technique designed to help people cope with their fears. Using this method, the person is gradually exposed to stimuli that provoke a fear response in them. These triggers can range from external stimuli such as objects or social situations to internal factors such as thoughts, mental images, or physical sensations related to the trauma. When people are anxious because of a fear, phobia, or a traumatic memory, they often avoid anything that reminds them of it. This avoidance provides temporary relief, but ultimately maintains and reinforces the fear and avoidance pattern. In fact, avoidance can make things worse. Exposure therapy enables people to face and experience feared stimuli by creating a safe environment. This leads to a reduction in fear and anxiety, minimizing avoidance of feared situations, and improving quality of life. The ultimate goal is to desensitize people to the point where they can face their fears without experiencing intense anxiety.
Ghaffari,H. A. (2025). The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders. Advanced Journal of Management, Humanity and Social Science, 1(1), 17-32. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.15498560
MLA
Ghaffari,H. A. . "The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders", Advanced Journal of Management, Humanity and Social Science, 1, 1, 2025, 17-32. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.15498560
HARVARD
Ghaffari H. A. (2025). 'The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders', Advanced Journal of Management, Humanity and Social Science, 1(1), pp. 17-32. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.15498560
CHICAGO
H. A. Ghaffari, "The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders," Advanced Journal of Management, Humanity and Social Science, 1 1 (2025): 17-32, doi: 10.5281/zenodo.15498560
VANCOUVER
Ghaffari H. A. The Role of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in the Treatment of Anxiety Disorders. Advanced Journal of Management, Humanity and Social Science, 2025; 1(1): 17-32. doi: 10.5281/zenodo.15498560