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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Any other outlets you can think of? Maybe a teen group based on your religion (even if you aren't that religious). I am Jewish and in high school I joined a (non religious) Jewish teen group that was a good social outlet. Usually you can find "nice" kids in those kind of groups.

I was also very shy as a teen. My parents tried a number of things. Sleep away camp was also good for me - but you need to find the right one. Also, as a PP mentioned, a job was helpful because I had to speak up.[/quote]

Thanks to you and PP who suggested a job. Task oriented interactions are good for her and she often rallies to lead group work at school, group choreography assignments, etc. So in those situations, it seems her desire to do well outweighs her anxiety. I encouraged her to try theater tech crew but the commitment was too great. She just started a volunteer job and there are other volunteers there but none that go to her school. I’ll explore this avenue further, thanks!

Also, I took a leap of faith and signed her up for an outward bound adventure this summer hoping it will challenge her just enough to overcome her anxiety. I’m not sure who is more nervous, her or me.[/quote]

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