Author Description

Managing Social Anxiety is a client workbook for those in treatment or considering treatment for social anxiety. The treatment techniques described have been effective in clinical studies. This program has met the America Psychological Association's Division 12 Task Force criteria for empirically-supported treatments. Clients will learn how social anxiety interferes with the achievement of life goals. The workbook includes information about a variety of interventions, such as exposure, cognitive re-framing, relaxation, and medication. The reader will discover ways to face and manage symptoms of discomfort in social situations and how to challenge irrational beliefs. Included are reproducible worksheets the client can use at home.