ESL PHOBIA WORKSHEET
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HappierTherapy
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The Happier Therapy editorial team is made up of Masters and PhD counselling psychologists. Each worksheet is created by a team member with exposure to and experience in the subject matter. The worksheet then gets reviewed by a more senior editorial member. This is someone with extensive knowledge of the subject matter and highly cited published material.
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A phobia is an anxiety disorder aroused by a particular object or circumstance to the point where it severely restricts your life.
English as a Second Language (ESL) phobia is the feeling of unease, worry, nervousness, and apprehension experienced in learning or using ESL.
What Are The Theories Behind This Worksheet?
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
CBT is a type of psychotherapy used to help individuals identify negative thought patterns, learn how to regulate responses to anxiety-producing situations, and develop healthy coping strategies.
CBT has successfully been used to develop practical ways of dealing with phobias.
- Exposure Therapy
This behavioral therapy is designed to help patients manage problematic phobias by exposing them to situations that cause distress.
- Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Therapy
ERPT gradually and repeatedly exposes patients to uncomfortable thoughts, images, situations, or feelings while keeping them from engaging in compulsive and avoidant behaviors they would turn to cope with.
How Will This Worksheet Help You?
This worksheet will help individuals learn how to overcome their ESL fears and anxieties by developing different techniques and interests in learning English.
How Should You Use This Worksheet?
Individuals should use this worksheet when they experience nervousness, unease, or apprehension in writing, listening, reading, or speaking in English.
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References
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Every Speaker Counts. (© 2023). Fear of speaking English and what to do about it. Available at: https://everyspeakercounts.com/fear-of-speaking-english/. [Accessed April 24, 2023]
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Mind. (© 2023). Phobias. Available at: https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/types-of-mental-health-problems/phobias/treatment/. [Accessed April 24, 2023]
