The Fine Line Between Forcing, Avoidance and Encouraging

Avoidance is the worst thing you can do for anxiety. However, that doesn't mean you should be FORCING your loved ones to face their fears. There is a fine line between forcing and encouraging people to overcome their anxiety and that fine line makes all the difference.

Here's what this episode covers:

• What is avoidance coping?
• Why is avoidance coping harmful?
• The difference between forcing and encouraging
• How to encourage someone when facing their anxiety
• Tips for encouraging instead of forcing or avoiding

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