Overview
Even though statisticians report that more than 37 million Americans suffer from diagnosable social phobia, common sense suggests that nearly all of us have, at one time or another, had clammy palms and knocking knees because of an intimidating, uncomfortable social situation. The party where you donít know a single soul, the crowded lobby of a movie theatre, the presentation youíve been dreading for weeks-any of these have the potential to ruin your week without necessarily sending you to the psychiatristís couch. The ten simple exercises in this book help you shed your shyness and start socializing with confidence and Èlan.
10 Simple Solutions to Shyness examines shyness by symptoms: physical discomfort, anxious thoughts, and bothersome behaviors. Solutions follow, directly addressing all three. You can carry the book in a briefcase or purse for last minute support and extra confidence. Once the ten simple solutions are learned, they will become your constant companions, providing courage, poise, and composure whenever you need them most.
Synopsis
Even though statisticians report that more than 37 million Americans suffer from diagnosable social phobia, common sense suggests that nearly all of us have, at one time or another, had clammy palms and knocking knees because of an intimidating, uncomfortable social situation. The party where you don't know a single soul, the crowded lobby of a movie theatre, the presentation you've been dreading for weeks-any of these have the potential to ruin your week without necessarily sending you to the psychiatrist's couch.
The ten simple exercises in this book help readers shed their shyness and start socializing with confidence and élan.
The book examines shyness by symptoms: physical discomfort, anxious thoughts, and bothersome behaviors. Solutions-based in clinically proven cognitive behavioral therapy-follow, directly addressing all three. Readers can carry the book in a briefcase or purse for last minute support and extra confidence. Once the ten simple solutions are learned, they will be constant companions, providing courage, poise, and composure when readers need them most.
In this book, an expert in the treatment of social anxiety and phobia offers ten easy-to-use, concise exercises based on cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, that readers can use to throw off shyness, unease in gatherings, and fear of giving speeches or talks.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, has an impressive rate of effectiveness for treating social phobia.
By the author of The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook, the exercises in this easy-to-carry book provide immediate relief from social anxiety and shyness.
Editorials
From the Publisher
“Antony is internationally acclaimed for his work in the area of anxiety and is highly qualified to guide the reader along the path toward overcoming shyness. His ten simple solutions are sure to work for those willing to make the necessary commitment to self-change. His stepwise approach is explained with great clarity and simplicity. This is an essential guide for anyone seeking to overcome problems with shyness, social anxiety, and fear of public speaking. A timely and most important book.”
--Jonathan R. T. Davidson, MD, director of the Anxiety and Traumatic Stress Program at the Duke University Medical Center