The Shyness & Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven Techniques for Overcoming Your Fears

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Edition: 1st
Format: Paperback
Pub. Date: 2000-11-01
Publisher(s): New Harbinger Pubns Inc
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Summary

Thirteen percent of the population suffers form social phobia at some point in their lives. This step-by-step guide to overcoming fear of social interaction provides a comprehensive overview and includes behavioral skill-building exercises that have been proven effective in most cases.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgments vii
Introduction 1(4)
Part I Understanding Your Social Anxiety
Shyness and Social Anxiety
5(24)
Why Do You Have These Fears?
29(10)
Getting to Know Your Social Anxiety
39(26)
Part II How to Overcome Social Anxiety and Enjoy Your Life
Making a Plan for Change
65(22)
Medications for Social Anxiety and Social Phobia
87(12)
Changing Your Anxious Thoughts and Expectations
99(34)
Confronting Your Fears Through Exposure
133(22)
Exposure to Social Situations
155(24)
Exposure to Uncomfortable Sensations
179(14)
Communicating More Effectively
193(28)
Maintaining Your Improvements and Planning for the Future
221(6)
References 227(4)
Additional Recommended Readings 231(4)
Resources: National Organizations 235(2)
Internet Resources 237

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