Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Atlanta & Alpharetta, GA
Behavioral Therapy Improves Social Skills
Social skills are an individual’s ability to navigate a conversation successfully, appropriately express their thoughts, and understand the messages that others are trying to communicate. Social skills often include understanding nonverbal communication and body language.
For some people, behaving socially in a competent manner can be challenging. Impulsivity, hyperactivity, inattention, anxiety, and communication disorders can frequently impair one’s ability to connect effectively with others.
Adults challenged socially can experience feelings of isolation, insecurity, depression, and anxiety. These feelings can lead to patterns of impaired mental health and self-sabotage.
If you have ever said the following, you may need help with your social skills:
- “I just don’t know what to say.”
- “I am worried that I will say something weird.”
- “I have a hard time waiting my turn to speak.”
- “I can barely focus on what other people are saying half the time.”
- “I get very nervous in large groups.”
- “I can’t stay on track with the conversation.”
- “If there is a lot going on in the background, I am distracted.”
- “I don’t find talking to others interesting.”
- “I only want to talk about what I find interesting.”
If you have ever received this feedback from others, you may need help with your social skills:
- “You are really quiet all the time.”
- “You say the most random stuff.”
- “You really lack a filter.”
- “You interrupt a lot!”
- “Why do you look so awkward when you speak?”
- “You never make eye contact.”
- “You talk too much.”
- “You only talk about yourself and your interests.”
- “Are you even paying attention?”
If you also experience one or more of the following, you could benefit from social skills counseling:
- Difficulty connecting socially and emotionally with others despite being of average or above average intelligence
- Feels awkward with others in social settings
- Tendency to be very quiet
- Tendency to talk too much
- Has experienced bullying
- Has been described as hyper, quirky, scattered, or annoying
- May not always know what to say in a group
- Has a hard time keeping friends
- Sometimes lacks a filter when it comes to expressing themselves
- May come across as rude when not intending to
- May not always understand nonverbal communication
- Can be obsessed with their areas of interest or hobbies
- May be very uncomfortable with physical touch
- May not always be aware of physical boundaries
- Feels unorganized or overwhelmed by activities of daily living
- Struggles with time management
- Struggles with impulsivity
- Experiences sensory sensitivity
- Extremely literal
- Struggles with changes in schedules or plans and tends to be rigid
- Previously diagnosed with a learning disability or developmental delay such as dyslexia, nonverbal learning disability, ADHD, Asperger’s, or high-functioning autism
Social Skills Therapists in Atlanta and Alpharetta, GA
Atlanta Specialized Care offers education and group cognitive behavioral therapy in the area of social skills. We believe that empowering our clients with improved social skills reduces negative experiences when interacting with others, increases confidence, and decreases the likelihood for relapses by treating a common trigger for substance use. We also address mood disorders and impaired executive functioning.
Take the first step to overcoming your social challenges. To make an appointment or inquire about our group therapy, please call us at (770) 815-6853, or use our online appointment request form.
