The new edition of this Therapist Guide contains updated research information, along with clearer instructions for facilitating treatment.
This revised workbook is designed for patients' use as they work, either with a qualified mental health professional or on their own, to manage social anxiety. Based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy, the treatment program described is evidence-based and proven effective. Complete with user-friendly forms and worksheets, as well as relatable case examples and chapter review questions, this workbook contains all the tools necessary to help patients manage their anxiety and improve their quality of life.
Richard G. Heimberg, Ph.D., is Professor of Psychology and Director of the Social Phobia Program at the Center for Stress and Anxiety Disorders of the University at Albany, State University of New York. He has been actively involved in research on social phobia since it was officially recognized in the early 1980s and has developed a cognitive-behavioral group therapy that has been shown to be an effective treatment for social phobia in several controlled studies. Dr. Heimberg has published over 100 scientific papers on the cognitive-behavioral assessment and treatment of social phobia and rel
Contents
Chapter 1 The Invitation: Are You Ready to Begin the Journey to Overcome Social Anxiety? Chapter 2 Starting Our Journey Together From the Same Place: Understanding Social Anxiety Chapter 3 Plotting the Road Map for Our Journey: Gathering Information on the Situations That Are Difficult for You Chapter 4 The Origins of Social Anxiety Disorder Chapter 5 Identifying the Thoughts That Cause Anxiety Chapter 6 Tools to Challenge Your Automatic Thoughts Chapter 7 Getting Into the Pool: The First Exposure Session Chapter 8 Settling into the Journey: The Ongoing Routine of In-session and Homework Exposures Chapter 9 Big Fears of Small Talk Chapter 10 Overcoming Fears of Doing Things in Front of Others Chapter 11 Public Speaking Chapter 12 Advanced Cognitive Restructuring: Addressing Core Beliefs Chapter 13 Getting Ready to Continue the Journey on Your Own: Consolidating Gains and Finishing Treatment
Appendix Self-Assessment Answers
This revised workbook is designed for patients' use as they work, either with a qualified mental health professional or on their own, to manage social anxiety. Based on the principles of cognitive-behavioral therapy, the treatment program described is evidence-based and proven effective. Complete with user-friendly forms and worksheets, as well as relatable case examples and chapter review questions, this workbook contains all the tools necessary to help patients manage their anxiety and improve their quality of life.