As described in this newly updated and revised therapist guide, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the most efficacious psychological treatment for social anxiety disorder. It can be used successfully with most clients, including those currently taking medication. --

This is a client workbook for those in treatment or considering treatment for social anxiety. This program has met the American Psychological Association's Division 12 Task Force criteria for empirically-supported treatments. Clients will learn how social anxiety interferes with theachievement of life goals. The workbook includes information about a variety of interventions, such as exposure, cognitive re-framing, and medication.

"Written for clients, this workbook teaches us that social anxiety is a normal part of life, but it can sometimes have a negative impact. The important question is not whether someone experiences social anxiety, but to what degree and how often. The term "social anxiety disorder" describes the distress and interference that comes along with severe social anxiety. Information is presented on the nature of social anxiety, empirically supported cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat it, how to best implement these techniques, and how to deal with the problems that arise during treatment. The authors strive to offer a complete treatment that is informed by individual case conceptualization within an evidence-based practice framework. This third edition includes case examples that represent a diversity of clients across race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. social anxiety, social anxiety disorder, cognitive-behavioral techniques, implement, problems, case conceptualization, evidence-based practice, diversity"--

"Written for clients, this workbook teaches us that social anxiety is a normal part of life, but it can sometimes have a negative impact. The important question is not whether someone experiences social anxiety, but to what degree and how often. The term "social anxiety disorder" describes the distress and interference that comes along with severe social anxiety. Information is presented on the nature of social anxiety, empirically supported cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat it, how to best implement these techniques, and how to deal with the problems that arise during treatment. The authors strive to offer a complete treatment that is informed by individual case conceptualization within an evidence-based practice framework. This third edition includes case examples that represent a diversity of clients across race/ethnicity, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, and gender identity. social anxiety, social anxiety disorder, cognitive-behavioral techniques, implement, problems, case conceptualization, evidence-based practice, diversity"--

Social anxiety is a common and potentially disabling problem that can occur in situations ranging from dating to conversations to job interviews. Fortunately, three decades of research have shown that most people struggling with social anxiety can benefit from the cognitive-behavioral intervention described in Managing Social Anxiety. The third edition of this Therapist Guide represents the latest update of the gold-standard psychosocial intervention for social anxiety. The guide provides foundational information on the nature of social anxiety and the empirically supported cognitive-behavioral techniques used to treat it, how best to implement these techniques, and how to deal with challenges that arise during treatment. New to this edition are updated procedures and background reflecting current science and clinical findings, a greater emphasis on a multicultural approach to practice, and more attention to client goals. The step-by-step approach detailed in Managing Social Anxiety is easy for beginning therapists to implement, and offers many practical recommendations to help clients successfully engage with the treatment. More experienced therapists will find useful strategies for challenging cases and expert guidance on fine-tuning their approach.

This title is for practising mental health professionals who treat adult clients diagnosed with Social Anxiety Disorder and/or Specific Social Phobias. It lays out a cognitive-behavioral treatment programme to help clinicians teach their clients to learn to monitor their anxiety.