Overcoming Shyness and Social Phobia provides a detailed program for eliminating social anxieties based on the latest cognitive behavioral treatments for social phobia. A Jason Aronson Book

Everyone feels foolish, embarrassed, judged or criticised at times, but this becomes a problem when it undermines your confidence and prevents you from doing what you want to do. Extreme social anxiety and shyness can be crippling but they are readily treated using Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). In this fully revised and updated edition, Dr Gillian Butler provides a practical, easy-to-use self-help course which will be invaluable for those suffering from all degrees of social anxiety. Overcoming self-help guides use effective therapeutic techniques to treat long-standing and disabling conditions, both psychological and physical. Many guides in the Overcoming series are recommended under the Reading Well Books on Prescription scheme.

There's nothing wrong with being shy. But if social anxiety keeps you from forming relationships with others, advancing in your education or your career, or carrying on with everyday activities, you may need to confront your fears to live an enjoyable, satisfying life. This new edition of The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook offers a comprehensive program to help you do just that. As you complete the activities in this workbook, you'll learn to: •Find your strengths and weaknesses with a self-evaluation •Explore and examine your fears •Create a personalized plan for change •Put your plan into action through gentle and gradual exposure to social situations Information about therapy, medications, and other resources is also included. After completing this program, you'll be well-equipped to make connections with the people around you. Soon, you'll be on your way to enjoying all the benefits of being actively involved in the social world. This book has been awarded The Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies Self-Help Seal of Merit — an award bestowed on outstanding self-help books that are consistent with cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) principles and that incorporate scientifically tested strategies for overcoming mental health difficulties. Used alone or in conjunction with therapy, our books offer powerful tools readers can use to jump-start changes in their lives.

Are you always intimidated when the outgoing ones start talking? Do you always feel the need to avoid being seen just because you can't handle the crowd? You are not alone. Shyness is one of the most painful experiences in our social life. It creates a lot of limitations, and people often underestimate you. For them, you are invisible, and nothing you say matters because you don't speak like you matter. Deep within you, there is a burning fire of need, the need to be bold and confident — the need to be outgoing and be the center of attention without panic attacks. You have even fantasized about becoming a very confident person, but the reality is always different. Many people around the world are going through the same thing, and only a few have figured out the ways to overcome shyness and live above social anxiety. Very few have understood the concept of building confidence and becoming bold enough to face all fears and social phobia. Overcoming Shyness and Social Anxiety is a precise instructional handbook that pinpoints various ways to build confidence, influence people, and develop leadership skills. Learn how to take advantage of your social anxiety to become the most effective individual in your environment. Develop killer social skills for overcoming fear and become bold around people. The new strategies revealed will teach you how to use your social anxiety as a weapon for career and social breakthrough.

Provides a detailed programme for eliminating social anxieties. Four people with social phobia are introduced at the beginning and these cases are followed throughout the book, illustrating the application of each technique. Also included are progress sheets and monitoring forms.

Deal with Stage Fright, Fear of Public Speaking, Social Phobia, And Ultimately Gain New Confidence Shyness is a significant limitation experienced by many people in all groups and professions. People will easily take advantage of you because you can’t speak up or defend your interest in public. The frustration becomes intense every day and you are contemplating whether you are the worst person in the world. Today we have come to the conclusion that you can change your situation, interact with or confront anyone; talk with confidence, and get people to listen to you. The best way to deal with shyness is by developing the desire to change. You have to build a strong desire to change your situation so that you begin to hate what you are right now. The best time to plant a tree is now. The best time to begin the journey of breaking out of your social anxiety is now. This book brings about all the arsenals you are going to need to begin this journey. You have the choice today to change your situation and to stop allowing people to keep telling you how your life sucks. Click the BUY button to begin the life-changing journey towards greatness.

There's nothing wrong with being shy. But if social anxiety keeps you from forming relationships with others, advancing in your education or your career, or carrying on with everyday activities, you may need to confront your fears to live an enjoyable, satisfying life. This new edition of The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook offers a comprehe...