Description: For many people, social situations can be incredibly anxiety inducing. In CBT for Social Anxiety, a leading expert in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) offers an evidence-based guide for overcoming social anxiety using CBT skills, including "social mishap exposures." By partaking in these humorous social scenarios, readers will discover that their fears are largely unfounded, and will gain the self-confidence needed to live a fuller life.
Brief description: Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD, is one of the most widely cited experts on using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) for the treatment of anxiety--appearing in academic and medical journals as well as mainstream media. Hofmann has been researching social anxiety disorder for most of his career. CBT for Social Anxiety is the first nonprofessional book to translate Hofmann's research into a user-friendly format to help readers personalize this highly effective treatment to overcome social anxiety.
Review Quotes: "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--Todd B. Kashdan, PhD