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While a number of books have been published on social anxiety disorder, few focus on teen readers. This book examines myths about shyness and explores why some individuals are shy, why others aren't, and what teens can do about it-now and in the future.
List of contents
Acknowledgments
Introduction
Part I: Getting to Know Shy Teens
Chapter 1: What Do Shy Teens Look Like?
Chapter 2: Busting Myths about Shyness
Chapter 3: Why Are You Shy
Part II: What It Feels Like to Be Shy
Chapter 4: Shyness of the Body
Chapter 5: Shyness of the Mind
Chapter 6: Shyness of the Self
Part III: Becoming a Successfully Shy Teen
Chapter 7: Getting Ready to Get Out There
Chapter 8: Making Conversation
Chapter 9: Making Friends
Chapter 10: Dating
Chapter 11: Shyness in School
Chapter 12: Bullying and Social Media
Chapter 13: The Successfully Shy Young Adult
Glossary
Selected Resources for Teens
Index
About the Authors
About the author
Bernardo J. Carducci is professor of psychology and Director of the Shyness Research Institute at Indiana University Southeast and a Fellow of the American Psychological Association. He is the author of several books, including Shyness: A Bold New Approach (2000), The Shyness Breakthrough (2003), and The Shyness Workbook (2005).
Lisa Kaiser, MA, is the assistant editor of Milwaukee's independent newsweekly, the Shepherd Express. Kaiser has written collaboratively with Dr. Carducci on Shyness: A Bold New Approach and The Shyness Breakthrough.
Summary
While a number of books have been published on social anxiety disorder, few focus on teen readers. This book examines myths about shyness and explores why some individuals are shy, why others aren't, and what teens can do about it-now and in the future.
