The phrase "afraid avoiding" is not correct and does not convey a clear meaning in written English.
It seems to attempt to express a fear of avoidance, but the construction is awkward and unclear.
Example: "She was afraid of avoiding the difficult conversation."
Alternatives: "fear of evasion" or "scared of avoidance".
If places are reputed to be difficult for women or minorities, don't be afraid to avoid them.
When I asked Dr. Leorra Newman, a psychologist at CBT Associates in Toronto, about the most common form of phobia treatment, she cited exposure therapy, wherein a trained mental health specialist and their client "develop what is called an 'Exposure Hierarchy,' for which the goal is to ultimately get the patient towards what they're afraid of or avoiding in a gradual and systematic way".
When I asked Dr. Leorra Newman, a psychologist at CBT Associates in Toronto, about the most common form of phobia treatment, she cited exposure therapy, wherein a trained mental health specialist and their client "develop what is called an 'Exposure Hierarchy,' for which the goal is to ultimately get the patient toward what they're afraid of or avoiding in a gradual and systematic way".
Feel afraid to confront others: avoiding conflict.
I'm afraid I always avoid reading fantasy.
Caring adults whom children can trust can help them figure out what to actually be afraid of and avoid.
Dr. Fang's project, which is also sponsored by the local government women's federation with support from the Ford Foundation, offers lectures and free checkups, as well as financial incentives to lure women into a health system they generally avoid, afraid of its costs.
It suggests individuals and institutions are avoiding risk, too afraid to invest, spend or lend, creating economic paralysis.
For instance, being afraid of venomous spiders and avoiding them is not an example of excessive fear.
