Social Anxiety for Dummies - Paperback

by Laura Johnson (Author)

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.

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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

Author Biography

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.