Glossophobia–Fear of Public Speaking
January 25, 2008
Christine Woolfenden (DCH, DHP, reg GHR) has written a truly excellent article on Glossophobia (fear of public speaking) at ezinearticles.com. Glossophobia affects an inordinate number of people. But the good news is that it is highly treatable with hypnosis therapy.
“Phobias are common. But, glossophobia (the fear of public speaking) is the most prevalent of all, and is thought to affect as many as three out of every four people in Western societies.
As with most phobias, glossophobia tends to develop in response to past experiences, either due to a single traumatic event or through gradual conditioning / association. The fear is then compounded by both negative emotions attached to memories of the past and anticipation/expectation of future poor performance, failure and/or ridicule. The fear of speaking in public is maintained and further compounded by avoidance of public speaking or fixation on it.”
Read the rest of Christine’s article here.
