The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens, Second Edition: CBT and ACT Skills to Help You Build Social Confidence 2nd Second Edition, Revised ed.

"Written by anxiety expert Jennifer Shannon, The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens has already helped thousands of young readers calm their social fears and improve their lives. This fully revised and updated second edition includes essentialskills for navigating social media, as well as self-compassion exercises for coping with criticism and "social perfectionism.""--
Written by anxiety expert Jennifer Shannon, The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens has already helped thousands of young readers calm their social fears and improve their lives. This fully revised and updated second edition includes essential skills for navigating social media, as well as self-compassion exercises for coping with criticism and “social perfectionism.”
The essential go-to workbook for shy and socially anxious teens—now fully revised and updated with skills for dealing with social media anxiety and “social perfectionism.” Do you feel shy when meeting new people? Do you freeze up when speaking in front of a group? Do you worry about what others think of you? If you struggle with shyness or social anxiety, you may try to avoid situations that cause you to feel uneasy. The problem is, avoiding stuff can also lead to missing out?on friendships, fun, and opportunities. If you’re ready to stop hiding behind your shyness and start enjoying everything life has to offer, this workbook is your guide.The fun and easy worksheets and exercises in this fully revised and updated second edition of The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook for Teens will show you how to handle any kind of social situation with confidence, so you can connect with others and create great friendships. Based in proven-effective cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), the skills in this guide will also help you speak up for yourself when you need to, and stop dreading situations that put you on the spot—whether you’re called upon in class, interviewing for a job, or introducing yourself to new people.This new edition also includes tons of tips to help you navigate the world of social media; and self-compassion skills to help you stop comparing yourself to others, deal constructively with criticism, and stop worrying so much about what other people think. Most importantly, you’ll learn how to move beyond “social perfectionism,” and set realistic goals for yourself.So, why let shyness and social anxiety run your life? With this workbook, you can discover a more confident, outgoing you.In these increasingly challenging times, teens need mental health resources more than ever. With more than 1.6 million copies sold worldwide, Instant Help Books for teens are easy to use, proven-effective, and recommended by therapists.