Full Description
For people with social anxiety--whether in treatment or not--change is hard, and making it stick can be even harder. Psychologist and anxiety expert Deborah Dobson provides tools and tips for getting out into the world with more confidence in this empathic guide for anyone struggling with extreme shyness or self-consciousness. Concise, encouraging chapters and downloadable practical tools help readers understand social anxiety and open up new pathways to socializing without fear. Vivid stories and examples illustrate how to test new ways of thinking and behaving that can make in-person interactions easier, even for those who prefer remote work and play. Readers will want to dive into this book cover to cover or turn to it when specific problems arise. Drawing on the proven strategies of cognitive-behavioral therapy, Dr. Dobson shares tips for approaching frequently avoided situations--from making small talk to public speaking to asking someone on a date--one manageable step at a time.
Contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
I. Taking Charge of Social Anxiety
1. How Is Social Anxiety Limiting Your Life?
2. How Can You Interrupt the Social Anxiety Cycle?
3. Gearing Up for Change--and Making It Stick
II. Daily-Life Strategies for Change in Social Anxiety
4. How to Respond Planfully to Your Feelings
5. How to Get to the Root of It All--Your Thoughts
6. How to Avoid the Temptation of Avoidance
III. Living Your Best Life
7. How to Make the Connections You Want
8. Navigating Your Personal Life--Friends and Family
9. Navigating Your Professional Life--School and Work
10. Keep It Going
Index
About the Author
