A New Approach to Social Anxiety, Social Phobia and Shyness

Psychotherapist and development coach Murray Dabby, LCSW and Lesly have teamed up to provide a new valuable approach to helping people who suffer from social anxiety, phobia, speaking in front of groups, or ordinary forms of shyness and difficulties in social environments.

Based on their experiences in their respective work, as well as learning from the successful Second City approach in Chicago, the combined use of improv and therapy can be a significant tool to help someone manage anxiety felt in social situations.

Each class will include an improv experience followed by an opportunity for group members to safely process the experience. The class activities will progress from simple play to more elaborate experiences based on the needs of the group. The sharing group sessions will explore our reactions to the exercises as well as how the playful lessons learned in class can be used in everyday life.

An initial consultation may be required for each participant prior to the first class to help insure the experience will be a success.

Class size will be optimal for members to have a positive and productive learning experience.

Please call us for fee structure. There will also be an opportunity for partial scholarships, based on need.

Classes will be held on Mondays from 6:30-9:00 p.m.  There are two twelve-week series per year, one that begins in February and one that begins in September.

For more info or to register visit our website at http://www.curtainupanxietydown.com or call Murray at 404-633-3282, ext 1 or Lesly at 678-596-1856.

Curtain Up! Anxiety Down! is in the news

Atlanta Jewish Times

…More and more, ‘play’ is being seen as essential for maintaining physical health and a sense of well-being. Studies have shown it can relieve stress, boost energy and vitality, help with problem-solving, allow relaxation, and enhance social connectedness. Click here to read more.