His self-conscious feeling is predominant and it affects his work on the lesson. His movements are awkward or uncoordinated. He is so concerned with the thought that someone is watching that he cannot concentrate on proper cane technique. In addition, he fails to note auditory cues required for safe traveling. I couldn't remember hearing anything or paying attention to how I was handling the cane.
Many people have moderate feelings of self -consciousness.
Such feelings might temporarily prevent them from beginning a mobility course. Once they are well into training, however, they begin to concentrate on developing travel skills. They become accustomed to carrying a cane and give little thought to who might be watching. They quickly incorporate the cane and their new travel skills into their new self-concept. It is possible for a mobility instructor to help such persons overcome initial feelings of self-consciousness.