Yes.

Telling someone what you would do in their situation

To work together with someone towards a common goal or something they want to achieve

When you do something differently, when something different happens

It is feeling uncomfortable, worried, concerned about something.

They might be quiet, distant, put their heads down, avoid making eye contact, avoid people/interactions, cry, etc.

Offering them suggestions, help, guidance, support, good ideas, options, etc.

At school, home, in games, sports teams, group projects, school clubs, at the park, in social skills group, etc.

New pets, new siblings, babies being born, family visiting, new family members, growing up, routines changing, new schedules, plans being canceled

It is an emotion/feeling, lack of control, over thinking, worried, difficulty breathing

People might get nervous to talk to others, being social does not come to everyone naturally, big crowds and too many people can be nerve wrecking, etc.

New shows/movies, restaurants, fashion, hair style, new music, friendships, relationships, school, homework, family, etc.

Listen to each other, communicate appropriately, respect each other and each others' opinions, wait to speak, make eye contact, compromise and come to an agreement fairly, brainstorm, talk things out, ask for help if needed

New school, new friends, different teachers and substitutes, different classes and subjects, schedule changes, routine changes, plans being canceled

School, home, sports, public speaking, meeting new people, grades, friends, relationships, parents, siblings

Take baby steps to have small conversations, figure out why you are shy in the first place, remember all the cool things about your and not what makes you shy, remember people aren't always thinking about you, shift your focus away from your shyness, use positive self-talk, don't avoid social situations, practice your social skills :)

Listen, be helpful, don't judge them, be respectful, ask if you can help them, give them what you would do if you were them, use your own experiences, etc.

Your project might be incomplete, others might take on extra work, you might not get the grade you wanted, it could be frustrating for the other group members, etc.

Schedule changed, switched around our usual routine, moved snack, stayed in the small room, played different games

Overthinking, freezing up, negative self-talk, negative thoughts, blaming others or yourself, trying to control everything

In order to make more friends and be part of a group (friends circle, college, for work), we have to be able to come out of our shells. It's not easy for shy people to not be shy anymore, but it is possible to be less shy.

Listen, be open to help/suggestions, be truthful, be thankful, don't be ashamed to ask for advice, consider who is giving you the advice, take it or leave it

Talk to the person and communicate as a group, ask that member if they need some extra help, ask the person how they are feeling,

You can feel happiness, sadness, frustration, feel bad because you can't always control the change

Use coping skills, deep breaths, counting numbers, taking a walk, controlling what you can but letting go of what you can control, not worrying about what is out of your control, asking for help, talking to someone