Social Anxiety for Dummies - by Laura Johnson (Paperback)

About the Book

"Feeling anxious around people? Not sure where to start? Then this user-friendly, practical resource might be exactly what you're looking for. This workbook helps you tackle your fear of judgment and worry about what others think of you. You'll find simple step-by-step instructions, worksheets and real-world examples to help you gain insight and control over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety For Dummies is a solution-focused guide to creating a new mindset about social anxiety and your ability to cope with it. This book has easy-to-understand information and effective strategies to help you make positive changes in your life. Packed with tips and tools to conquer your social anxiety Create positive self-talk, reduce avoidance and face your fears Discover how to deal with social situations, dating, public speaking, kids with social anxiety and workplace anxiety Explore how positive psychology can help you live a life of meaning, with or without social anxiety A complete guide with proven ideas, this is a jargon-free and a fun approach to gaining mastery over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety For Dummies puts you on the fast track to building your self-esteem and confidence." --

Book Synopsis

Break free from social anxiety, one step at a time

Feeling anxious around people? Not sure where to start? Then this user-friendly, practical resource might be exactly what you're looking for. This workbook helps you tackle your fear of judgment and worry about what others think of you. You'll find simple step-by-step instructions, worksheets and real-world examples to help you gain insight and control over your social anxiety.

Social Anxiety For Dummies is a solution-focused guide to creating a new mindset about social anxiety and your ability to cope with it. This book has easy-to-understand information and effective strategies to help you make positive changes in your life.

• Packed with tips and tools to conquer your social anxiety
• Create positive self-talk, reduce avoidance and face your fears
• Discover how to deal with social situations, dating, public speaking, kids with social anxiety and workplace anxiety
• Explore how positive psychology can help you live a life of meaning, with or without social anxiety

A complete guide with proven ideas, this is a jargon-free and a fun approach to gaining mastery over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety For Dummies puts you on the fast track to building your self-esteem and confidence.

From the Back Cover

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

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.