Deborah Dobson, PhD, specialized in treatment of people with social anxiety disorder in her decades-long career as a clinical psychologist. Since retiring from clinical practice in 2023, she continues to provide training and consultation in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and is Adjunct Professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Calgary. A recipient of the Governor General's Caring Canadian Award for her advocacy work in mental health, Dr. Dobson is a Fellow of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies, the Canadian Association for CBT, and the Canadian Psychological Association.
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AcknowledgmentsIntroductionI. Taking Charge of Social Anxiety1. How Is Social Anxiety Limiting Your Life?2. How Can You Interrupt the Social Anxiety Cycle?3. Gearing Up for Change--and Making It StickII. Daily-Life Strategies for Change in Social Anxiety4. How to Respond Planfully to Your Feelings5. How to Get to the Root of It All--Your Thoughts6. How to Avoid the Temptation of AvoidanceIII. Living Your Best Life7. How to Make the Connections You Want8. Navigating Your Personal Life--Friends and Family9. Navigating Your Professional Life--School and Work10. Keep It GoingIndexAbout the Author