Shyness And Social Anxiety Therapist Guide

"This therapist guide presents a group treatment program for adolescents ages 13 to 18 that uses well-tested cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) techniques. In this program, groups of 5 to 7 youths with excessive shyness or social anxiety learn how to cope in social situations. Cognitive restructuring exercises help participants understand their anxiety and reexamine thinking that may contribute to their distress. Other exercises teach social and problem-solving skills, and also increase self-esteem and assertiveness. Behavioral exposure exercises give participants the opportunity to practice these skills by systematically confronting feared or avoided social situations." "This guide offers practical instruction on how to apply this program, as well as information on the theory and research on which it is based. It provides session outlines for adolescent group therapy, including sample dialogues, role-playing scenarios, and homework assignments. It also addresses individual therapy and provides tips for conducting the treatment with children ages 8 to 12. This is a resource for clinicians to help children and teenagers overcome shyness and social anxiety."--BOOK JACKET.DiBartolo, Patricia is the author of 'Shyness And Social Anxiety Therapist Guide', published 2007 under ISBN 9780195305975 and ISBN 0195305973.