CBT for Social Anxiety

Proven-Effective Skills to Face Your Fears, Build Confidence, and Enjoy Social Situations

by Robert L Leahy; Stefan G. Hofmann

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Pub Date Aug 03 2023 | Archive Date Jul 01 2023

New Harbinger Publications, Inc. | New Harbinger

Self-Help

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Description

Do you avoid social situations? Do you dread public speaking? Would you rather stay in a job you hate than go through the interview process? If so, you may have social anxiety-and you aren't alone. People who struggle with social anxiety have an overwhelming fear of social situations. And as a result, could end up missing out on life's opportunities-such as getting their dream job, meeting new friends, or finding the perfect mate. If you're tired of social anxiety holding you back, this book can help.

In CBT for Social Anxiety, you'll learn how to conquer your fears using research-proven skills from one of the world's leading CBT experts. In addition to overcoming avoidance of social situations through understanding how your social anxiety works, you'll also learn how to engage in "social mishap exposures"-humorous social scenarios that you practice on your own terms, as you learn to see how well you're able to cope with your anxiety in the moment. As you gradually realize that your worst fears are unfounded, you'll gain the self-confidence needed to start really enjoying social interactions.

Avoidance may lessen your social anxiety in the short-term, but it can actually make anxiety worse in the long run. Using the skills outlined in this book, you'll learn how to face your social anxiety head on-so you can get on with your life.

Do you avoid social situations? Do you dread public speaking? Would you rather stay in a job you hate than go through the interview process? If so, you may have social anxiety-and you aren't alone...

Advance Praise

“Few, if any, books are built on such a solid base of evidence as this gem. If the goal is to truly manage social anxiety and experience a richer life, this is what you need.”
—Todd B. Kashdan, PhD, author of The Art of Insubordination; and professor of psychology who leads The Well-Being Laboratory at George Mason University, USA

“If you struggle with social anxiety and are looking for an easy-to-understand, no-nonsense, effective self-help book, then CBT for Social Anxiety by Stefan Hofmann is the book for you. Based on decades of research and written by one of the foremost experts in the field, CBT for Social Anxiety is an essential volume for anyone seeking to learn proven techniques for understanding and overcoming their anxiety in social situations.”
—David A. Moscovitch, PhD, CPsych, professor of psychology at University of Waterloo, Canada

“Social anxiety is a painful and debilitating condition affecting many people. Some of them are too shy to come to treatment. The new book by Stefan Hofmann is a gift for these individuals. The book incorporates cutting-edge research as well as ancient wisdom in a readable, engaging manner. It is filled with personable, real-life examples. I can envision many people turning to this book for insight, advice, and inspiration.”
—Eva Gilboa-Schechman, professor of psychology at Bar-Ilan University in Israel