Living Well with Social Anxiety

“Do you get anxious in social situations, or care about someone who does? This invaluable book helps you understand this common difficulty and lays out concrete steps you can take to overcome it. People can break free of anxiety by making small changes in their thinking and behavior every day. Dr. Dobson guides you each step of the way.”--Judith S. Beck, PhD, President, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy

“Whether you are addressing your shyness and social anxiety for the first time, or want to keep making progress following treatment, this is a super resource! This book helps you identify how social anxiety is getting in your way and what you can do to interrupt the cycle. In an encouraging and optimistic tone, Dr. Dobson digs into the nitty-gritty of making friends, developing romantic relationships, and navigating the workplace, offering specific, practical tips aimed at helping you live your best life.”--Deborah Roth Ledley, PhD, private practice, Philadelphia

“Packed with dozens of straightforward and practical strategies that target core elements of social anxiety. Dr. Dobson helps you gain new insights into your anxiety experiences and learn innovative ways of coping. Most important, this book shows how you can build richer social connections to reduce loneliness and boost life satisfaction.”--David A. Clark, PhD, coauthor of The Anxiety and Worry Workbook

“Simply wonderful--one of the most helpful self-help books I have seen! If you are a therapist, you will want your clients with social anxiety to try out the skills in this book.”--Nina Josefowitz, PhD, private practice, Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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