Parents coaching their shy child to face their fears

About this research

We’re coaching parents to conduct exposure therapy (“facing your fears”) with children who are shy.

You're eligible to participate in this study if:

you have a shy child aged 7–17 years old
your child’s shyness is causing ongoing issues in their life
you and your child can attend 2 sessions of exposure therapy at UQ Psychology Clinic, St Lucia.

As part of this study:

you and your child will attend 2 face-to-face treatment sessions at UQ Psychology Clinic, St Lucia
you will be coached in conducting exposure therapy and complete self-report evaluations of your child’s anxiety
your child will be encouraged to practice interacting with other people and face their social fears.

You will learn how to help your child face their social fears.

To arrange an initial assessment email Dr Simon Byrne simon.byrne@uq.edu.au.

This study has been approved by The University of Queensland Human Research Ethics Committee [Approval No.2025/HE000298].

If you have any questions email Dr Simon Byrne simon.byrne@uq.edu.au.