{"product_id":"the-shyness-and-social-anxiety-workbook-proven-step-by-step-techniques-for-overcoming-your-fear-paperback","title":"The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook: Proven, Step-By-Step Techniques for Overcoming Your Fear - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMartin M. Antony\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eRichard P. Swinson\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStruggling with shyness or social anxiety disorder? This workbook offers CBT solutions to help you build confidence and feel at ease in social situations.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you dread parties, public speaking, job interviews, dating, or even everyday conversations, you're not alone. Social anxiety disorder (also known as social phobia) affects millions of people--and it can interfere with relationships, education, career growth, and daily life. While avoiding social situations may bring short-term relief, it often strengthens anxiety over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe good news: social anxiety \u003ci\u003eis \u003c\/i\u003etreatable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn this fully revised and updated third edition of \u003ci\u003eThe Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook\u003c\/i\u003e, you'll find a comprehensive, evidence-based program grounded in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)--the gold standard treatment for social anxiety. Through structured exercises and step-by-step guidance, you'll learn how to gradually face your fears and build lasting confidence.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIn this workbook, you'll learn how to: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUnderstand the root causes of shyness and social anxiety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChallenge negative thoughts and self-critical beliefs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a personalized exposure plan to reduce fear\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePractice gradual, manageable exposure to social situations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse mindfulness-based techniques to calm anxiety in the moment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStrengthen social skills and build meaningful connections\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis updated edition includes the latest research on mindfulness-based treatments, current information on medications for social anxiety disorder, and insights into technology-enhanced treatments that support recovery.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAs you work through the program, you'll identify your strengths and challenges, develop practical coping skills, and take consistent action toward greater social confidence. With time and practice, you can reduce avoidance, feel more comfortable speaking up, and participate fully in your life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIf you're ready to stop letting fear dictate your choices and start engaging with the world on your own terms, this workbook provides the tools to help you get there.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMartin M. Antony, PhD\u003c\/b\u003e, is professor in the department of psychology at Ryerson University in Toronto, ON, Canada, where he also served as department chair and graduate program director. Previously, he was founding director of both the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic and the Psychology Residency Program at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. He is also past president of the Canadian Psychological Association. Antony has published thirty books, and more than 225 scientific articles and book chapters, mostly in areas related to cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), social anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, specific phobia, and perfectionism. He has received a number of prestigious awards, and he is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, the American and Canadian Psychological associations, the Association for Psychological Science, the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, and the Canadian Association of Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies. Antony has trained and supervised numerous students in psychology, psychiatry, social work, and other disciplines. He has given more than 300 workshops and presentations to professionals across four continents. He has also been interviewed, featured, or quoted more than 450 times in various print, radio, television, and online media outlets, including \u003ci\u003eCBC\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e CNN\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e CTV\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e The Globe and Mail\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e National Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eToronto Star\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eChatelaine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e O, The Oprah Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Reader's Digest\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Prevention\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e Scientific American Mind\u003c\/i\u003e, and many others. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRichard P. Swinson, MD\u003c\/b\u003e, is professor emeritus and past chair of the department of psychiatry and behavioural neurosciences at McMaster University in Hamilton, ON, Canada. Previously, he was medical director of the Anxiety Treatment and Research Clinic, and psychiatrist-in-chief at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. He is a fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada, and the Royal College of Psychiatrists in the UK. He was awarded an inaugural Distinguished Fellowship of the Canadian Psychiatric Association in 2006, and Distinguished Life Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association in 2017. His research interests lie in the theory, assessment, and treatment of anxiety disorders, particularly OCD and social anxiety disorder (SAD). He has published more than 200 peer-reviewed papers, thirty book chapters, and ten books. Swinson has held numerous research grants since 1966, and has been an invited speaker at many conferences around the world on anxiety disorders and substance use disorders. He also chaired the steering committee for the Canadian Anxiety Treatment Guidelines Initiative, leading to the publication of \u003ci\u003eCanadian Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Anxiety Disorders\u003c\/i\u003e in 2006.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 9.9 x 8 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e December 01, 2017\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47398734463154,"sku":"9781626253407","price":30.25,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/awcgNcnjgL9781626253407.webp?v=1783306375","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-shyness-and-social-anxiety-workbook-proven-step-by-step-techniques-for-overcoming-your-fear-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}