Break free from social anxiety, one step at a time

Feeling anxious around people? Not sure where to start? Then this user-friendly, practical resource might be exactly what you’re looking for. This workbook helps you tackle your fear of judgment and worry about what others think of you. You’ll find simple step-by-step instructions, worksheets and real-world examples to help you gain insight and control over your social anxiety.

Social Anxiety For Dummies is a solution-focused guide to creating a new mindset about social anxiety and your ability to cope with it. This book has easy-to-understand information and effective strategies to help you make positive changes in your life.

• Packed with tips and tools to conquer your social anxiety
• Create positive self-talk, reduce avoidance and face your fears
• Discover how to deal with social situations, dating, public speaking, kids with social anxiety and workplace anxiety
• Explore how positive psychology can help you live a life of meaning, with or without social anxiety

A complete guide with proven ideas, this is a jargon-free and a fun approach to gaining mastery over your social anxiety. Social Anxiety For Dummies puts you on the fast track to building your self-esteem and confidence.

Laura Johnson, LMFT, LPCC, is a Certified Cognitive Behavioral Therapist and an Advanced Certified Schema Therapist. She specializes in evidence-based therapy for Anxiety and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) in adults, children, and teenagers. Laura was the Founder and Director of the Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center of Silicon Valley/San Jose, where she oversaw the work of her many therapists. Laura is a regional clinic member of the National Social Anxiety Center and loves working with people with social anxiety.