Social Phobias

Social phobia, or social anxiety, is a fear of certain social activities or performances. These are situations in which the person feels intense anxiety about possible negative judgment from others. This anxiety can significantly affect self-confidence, making any social interaction difficult. Public speaking is often a major source of stress for those suffering from social phobia, as they fear being observed, rejected, embarrassed, or humiliated, which triggers avoidance and isolation behaviors. This social phobia can lead to a lot of suffering and should not be taken lightly. In Europe, 2 to 4% of the population suffers from social phobia, and it is more prevalent among women than men. The consequences on self-confidence and the ability to speak in public can be severe, often requiring professional intervention to help individuals overcome their fears and improve their quality of life.

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VIRTUAL REALITY TO OVERCOME SOCIAL PHOBIA

For more than 30 years, virtual reality exposure therapies have demonstrated their effectiveness in the treatment of anxiety disorders, anxiety-provoking situations and phobias such as fear of crowds, fear of returning to work, fear of leaving the house, etc. Gradual and progressive exposure to virtual reality allows you to desensitise and significantly reduce your anxiety, including that related to social phobia. This method also help to strengthen self-confidence by allowing individuals to gradually face feared social situations, such as public speaking.

« Virtual reality is 80% effective, with benefits that are maintained for more than a year after treatment. » Eric Malbos, Doctor Psychiatrist

C2Care, the world leader in therapeutic virtual reality (VR) since 2015, now allows you to expose yourself from your home. A psychologist will accompany you in your treatment using cognitive behavioural therapies (CBT) and virtual reality exposure to overcome your phobia.
This approach is particulary beneficial for improving self-confidence and managing public speaking situations, thus contributing to a better quality of life and greater social autonomy.

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VIRTUAL REALITY ADAPTS TO YOUR PHOBIA AND BOOST YOUR SELF-CONFIDENCE

PUBLIC SPEAKING

Public speaking is always a difficult exersice, but for people suffering from glossophobia, this exercise is a nightmare. Social phobia accentuates this fear, leading to a decrease in self-confidence and a strong apprehension at the idea of speaking in front of an audience.
Fear of blushing, stammering, fainting, forgetting what to say…
Virtual reality allows you to confront public speaking situations by modulating :
the number of people, their gaze, their mood, the lighting, the venues (amphitheaters, conference rooms, in front of a group of peoplen or job interviews), everything is designed to confront you with all kinds of public speaking situations.

This progressive exposure helps to overcome social phobia and improve self-confidence.

PUBLIC PLACES

Social interactions are essential for people’s well-being ; however, these same interactions can be a source of great axiety for those suffering from social phobia.
Encountering people, meeting their gaze, feeling danger of judgement are all situations that can be terrifying.
Modulating environnements through virtual reality allows you to confront these different situations : frequenting public places, using public transport (subway, plane, bus, train), daily public places (supermarkets, …), the mood of the people you meet, their gaze, the surrounding noises.
This immersive approach helps to reduce anxiety related to social phobia and gradually boosts self-confidence, thus facilitating better social integration and more active participation in daily life.

HOW DOES IT WORK ?

1. I get my headset

You will need to equiped yourself with a compatible virtual reality headset. You will then have an unlimited access to our software : C2Phobia, C2Drive, C2Hypno, C2Brain, C2Custom, and C2Motion.

2. I carry out my sessions

If you are followed by a therapist, you will discuss together your anxiety disorder, in order to understand it and to give you the necessary tools to reduce it. You will be exposed to virtual reality in a progressive manner adapted to your needs.

3. I use my headset autonomously

 You will be able to repeat as many times as necessary the exposure to the different situations in order to create a habituation and thus reduce the anxiety related to them.

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TESTIMONIAL

Each person tells in their own words about the support they have received and the major changes that have taken place in their lives. All these testimonies are proof that yes, one’s life can change, and that we are doing everything we can to guide you on the path to that change.

For me, this is the best therapy of all the ones I have experienced so far with the real-life situations concerning (for me) glossophobia. The psychologist really listened to me and helped me a lot in the fight against my phobia
Hervé M
I was overly stressed when the end of the lockdown was announced. I got used to staying at home, and thinking about going back to a crowded supermarket, getting in a full subway or walking in the street with many people around made me way too nervous. Psychotherapy helps me face my fear and control it. Environments are realistic, there is also the possibility to make people wearing a mask to stick on the pandemic situation. Going back to reality was smoother.
Emmanuelle S
I have put my educational curriculum behind for a while, I have decided to go back to school for a competition exam. But, small issue : I wasn’t feeling able to go back to school. The virtual reality program and the help of the psychologist made me ready to embrace my back-to-school. I have learned to face the auditorium’s atmosphere and the exam room. It was perfect to learn how to handle my stress on the day of the exam !
Marcus F
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ALL ANXIOUS DISORDERS

Amaxophobia, or fear of driving

Amaxophobia, or fear of driving, is an excessive and irrational fear of driving or having a car accident. It is part of the family of specific situational phobias and manifests as intense anxiety in situations to driving. The treatment of amaxophobia is essential to help individuals overcome this fear of driving and regain their autonomy. Amaxophobia can be caracterided by distress when the person is at the wheel, whether on certain roads or all roads, or even as a passenger. The treatment of amaxophobia helps to reduce this distress and improve the quality of life of those affected. Amaxophobia affects nearly 5% of adults, particularly those aged 20 to 40. Women are more affected by this phobia. The treatment of amaxophobia is crucial for these individuals to help them regain confidence and overcome their fear of driving.
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Acrophobia, or fear of heights

Acrophobia, or fear of heights, is an excessive and irrational fear of being in high places or elevated locations. It is a specific situational phobia that can be debilitating in social, professional, and daily life. The treatment of acrophobia is essential to help individuals overcome this anxiety. This extreme anxiety is considered dysfunctional because it is not related to the actual danger of the situation. Panic can manifest in real or imagined situations. The treatment of acrophobia aims to reduce this panic and help individuals return to normal life. Between 2 and 5% of the population suffers from acrophobia, and women are twice as likely to be affected as men. Overcoming the fear of heights is a crucial goal for these individuals to reduce the negative impacts on their daily lives.
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Social Phobias

Social phobia, or social anxiety, is a fear of certain social activities or performances. These are situations in which the person feels intense anxiety about possible negative judgment from others. This anxiety can significantly affect self-confidence, making any social interaction difficult. Public speaking is often a major source of stress for those suffering from social phobia, as they fear being observed, rejected, embarrassed, or humiliated, which triggers avoidance and isolation behaviors. This social phobia can lead to a lot of suffering and should not be taken lightly. In Europe, 2 to 4% of the population suffers from social phobia, and it is more prevalent among women than men. The consequences on self-confidence and the ability to speak in public can be severe, often requiring professional intervention to help individuals overcome their fears and improve their quality of life.
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