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Break free from social anxiety, one step at a time Do you worry about what others think of you and fear negative evaluation? Are you lost about how to handle your social anxiety?
Social Anxiety For Dummies is a self-help book that can help you create a new mindset about your ability to cope with social anxiety. You'll find simple step-by-step instructions, worksheets, real-world examples, and friendly guidance to help you gain insight and control over your social anxiety. Complete with proven ideas, this book is a jargon-free and fun approach to gaining mastery over your social anxiety. This encouraging and practical resource puts you on the fast track to building your self-esteem and confidence.
Inside... - Discovering effective tips and tools
- Understanding social anxiety
- Getting motivated to change
- Developing positive self-talk
- Reducing avoidance
- Facing your fears
- Using strengths and values
- Living a meaningful life
List of contents
Introduction. 1
Part 1: Getting Started with Social Anxiety. 5
CHAPTER 1: Understanding Social Anxiety. 7
CHAPTER 2: Spotting Social Anxiety. 17
CHAPTER 3: Exploring Where Social Anxiety Comes From. 35
CHAPTER 4: Looking at the Types of Social Anxiety. 55
CHAPTER 5: Feeling Stuck with Social Anxiety. 77
Part 2: Understanding the Social Anxiety Cycle 91
CHAPTER 6: Assessing Your Social Anxiety 93
CHAPTER 7: Identifying Your Thinking Traps 109
CHAPTER 8: Pinpointing Your Core Beliefs 131
Part 3: Overcoming Social Anxiety 143
CHAPTER 9: Getting Ready to Change 145
CHAPTER 10: Changing Your Self-Talk 157
CHAPTER 11: Facing Your Fears 175
CHAPTER 12: Using Positive Psychology to Create New Beliefs 195
CHAPTER 13: Embracing Your Social Anxiety 211
CHAPTER 14: Taking Care of Yourself 223
CHAPTER 15: Working with a Therapist 233
Part 4: Tackling Specific Types of Social Anxiety 245
CHAPTER 16: Fear of Public Speaking 247
CHAPTER 17: Social Anxiety with Dating 261
CHAPTER 18: Social Anxiety in the Workplace 277
CHAPTER 19: Children with Social Anxiety 297
Part 5: The Part of Tens 317
CHAPTER 20: Ten Famous People with Social Anxiety 319
CHAPTER 21: Ten Social Anxiety Habits to Break 327
Index 333
CHAPTER 6: Assessing Your Social Anxiety 93
CHAPTER 7: Identifying Your Thinking Traps 109
CHAPTER 8: Pinpointing Your Core Beliefs 131
About the author
Laura Johnson, LMFT, LPCC, is a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist. She specializes in evidence-based therapy for Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adults, children, and teenagers. Laura was the Founder and Director of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Silicon Valley/San Jose, where she oversaw the work of her many therapists. Laura is a regional clinic member of the National Social Anxiety Center and loves working with people with social anxiety.
