Why We Hold Back Socially - and What Might Help

Do you ever overthink what to say, worry about how you came across, or hold back socially even when part of you wants to join in?
This is a 45-minute online session for UK university students exploring why we sometimes hold back around other people, and what might help us do it less.

We’ll look at a simple pattern that can keep fear of judgement going: what we predict other people will think, what we do to protect ourselves, and how that can stop us finding out what would actually happen.
We’ll then explore a few small ways of experimenting with doing things differently.

Any sharing is optional.

Tickets are £6, with all proceeds donated to Student Minds, the UK’s student mental health charity.

This is for you if
You’re a UK university student and sometimes find yourself replaying conversations, worrying how you come across, avoiding speaking up, or holding back more than you’d like.

When: Tuesday 13 October, 6pm
Where: Online
Group size: Up to 20
Price: £6 (+ £1.47 Meetup service fee)

Run by Mandana (Alena) and Bertie (MyTutor)
Mandana is a computational neuroscientist and founded Alena, which developed and clinically tested interventions for social anxiety. Bertie founded MyTutor and has spent much of his career building experiences for students and young adults.
This is one of our first sessions, so we’d really value your feedback on what was useful, what wasn’t, and what you’d most like us to explore next.