Welcome!

Meet others with social anxiety (SAD), and/or public speaking anxiety, this group formed in 2009.

This Meetup is an excellent opportunity to meet new people that you can openly share your anxiety challenges with. Offer support and understanding and share your story with others! This is a judgement free and low-pressure environment.

If you prefer not to speak at all, no problem, just come and observe. Please do not let the fear that you will have to speak hold you back from attending. You can learn valuable information just from listening to others and realize that you are not alone.

We have a comprehensive CBT-based group forming for spring 2025, covered by most health insurances. For more info: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/groups/mindfulness-based-cbt-social-anxiety-group/260000

I am offering online support groups also, please have a look and let me know what you might be interested in: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2MKSMWT

I have made so much progress myself by hosting these complimentary meetings since 2009 and the Getting Over Stage Fright (fear of public speaking and performing) workshops since 2017 in CT, 3-4 times a year: https://www.sociallyspeakingplus.com/getting-over-stage-fright/

For more info, visit my website: https://www.SociallySpeakingPlus.com/ This page https://www.sociallyspeakingplus.com/local-groups/ has more info about the Meetups plus my whole life story with extreme anxiety - under About/Marla's story or you can access it here:

https://lnk.bio/MarlaGenova_SociallySpeakingLLC
- quick links to all of the things : )

We meet in person in Bristol, CT on weeknights or Saturdays. Usually, meetings run about an hour and a half. There is no commitment involved; attend as you are able.

On occasion, we do post events to go out and socialize.

I look forward to meeting you soon!
Marla

Connecticut Social Anxiety & Public Speaking Support Group

Events

December 2025