Social Anxiety Relief for Teens: A Step-by-Step CBT Guide to Feel Confident and

Description: Social Anxiety Relief for Teens by Bridget Flynn Walker, PhD, Michael A. Tompkins, Bridget Flynn Walker In Social Anxiety Relief for Teens, Bridget Flynn Walker presents a five-step cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program to help teens gain confidence and stop living in fear of social situations. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Social anxiety is a serious-yet often overlooked-form of anxiety commonly experienced by teens. If left untreated, it can lead to a significantly increased risk of developing depression and even addiction in adulthood. In Social Anxiety Relief for Teens, Bridget Flynn Walker presents a five-step cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program to help teens gain confidence and stop living in fear of social situations.A simple, five-step program to overcome the social anxiety standing between you and a happier, more confident life.Do you worry about what others think of you? Does fear of being judged trigger intense anxiety? If youre one of millions of teens suffering from social anxiety disorder (SAD), you know how it feels to miss out on life because youre avoiding people or situations that you feel like you just cant deal with. The good news is there is a way to free yourself from the fear and uncertainty keeping you from the rich and fulfilling life you deserve.Social Anxiety Relief for Teens offers a simple, five-step cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program to help you stop your fears and worries from getting the best of you. Youll learn to recognize your triggers and identify the behavior you use to avoid them. Then youll discover ways to slowly and gently challenge yourself to face anxiety-inducing situations, until you gradually increase your comfort levels. Finally, youll develop the skills you need to build on your progress and work toward mastering your anxiety.If youre ready to break free from social anxiety and build the self-confidence youll need to reach your goals, this book will give you the boost you need to get there.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. Author Biography Bridget Flynn Walker, PhD, is a graduate of the University of California, Berkeley. Walker received her PhD from the California School of Professional Psychology in 1991. In addition to fellowships at UCLA, Norwalk Hospital (Norwalk, CT) and Kaiser Permanente, Walker completed a two-year postdoctoral fellowship with Jeffrey Martin, PhD-an anxiety disorder specialist and professor at UCSF Medical School. For the past fifteen years, Walkers private practice has exclusively focused on assessing and treating children, adolescents, and adults with anxiety disorders and on training other mental health professionals to do the same using cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Walkers consultation and teaching services are requested by mental health professionals throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, and she is frequently asked to educate and guide school professionals in San Francisco and Marin Counties. Walker works closely with a team of pediatricians at Golden Gate Pediatrics, and regularly consults with leaders of the San Francisco Psychotherapy Research Group. Review "Both pithy and thorough, Bridget Flynn Walker carefully explains what social anxiety is, how avoidance and safety behaviors maintain social anxiety, and how teens can cope with and overcome social anxiety. While covering typical and more taboo aspects of social anxiety, Walker never blames or shames teens for being anxious. This amazing book talks directly to socially anxious teens in a way that is clear, direct, and relatable." --Daniela Owen, PhD, assistant director of the San Francisco Bay Area Center for Cognitive Therapy; and author of Right Now, I Am Fine--Daniela Owen, PhD"In Social Anxiety Relief for Teens, Bridget Flynn Walker provides all the tools kids need to start recognizing, challenging, and overcoming their social anxiety. If your life feels limited or miserable because of social anxiety, give this book a try. If you know a young person who is struggling with social anxiety, encourage them to follow the clear, simple, and easy-to-understand steps laid out in this excellent volume." --Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD, director of the Yale Child Study Center Program for Anxiety Disorders, and author of Breaking Free of Child Anxiety and OCD --Eli R. Lebowitz, PhD"In clear, direct, relatable language, Bridget Flynn Walker has followed up her acclaimed book for parents of anxious kids with an indispensable guide for teens with social anxiety. The practical, step-by-step approach is grounded in the most current research and reads like your wisest relative encouraging you along the way. I hope my pediatrician colleagues place copies in their waiting rooms!" --David Becker, MD, LMFT, clinical professor in the department of pediatrics at the University of California, San Francisco--David Becker, MD, LMFT"In clear, teen-friendly language, Bridget Flynn Walkers Social Anxiety Relief for Teens walks the socially anxious teen step-by-step down a cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) path toward more successful social engagement. As soon as I read it, I thought of several kids to whom I must get this book!" --Margo Thienemann, MD, clinical professor of psychiatry at Stanford University, and cofounder and lead psychiatrist at the Immune Behavioral Health Clinic at Stanford Childrens Health--Margo Thienemann, MD"Just in time, in a world awash in overwhelming worries, here is a clear and straightforward guide on how to master social phobias. Bridget Flynn Walkers prescriptive, step-by-step instructions provide the tools to successfully navigate stressful social situations. If you or your teen is struggling with anxiety and you are ready to take it on, this is the book for you." --Laurel Schultz, MD, MPH, community pediatrician at Golden Gate Pediatrics in San Francisco, CA--Laurel Schultz, MD, MPH"Now more than ever, this accessible and practical guide is a must-read for any adolescent suffering from social anxiety, as well as any adult in their life. It simultaneously honors the whole person and their experience, all while giving concrete and achievable steps toward healing. Bridget Flynn Walker is gifted at reaching teenagers where theyre at, and this text is a reflection of her gifts." --Katie Blaesing, counselor and anti-bias education coordinator at The Hamlin School--Katie Blaesing"Social anxiety is very common, and it can really hold you back. This can be a really big problem when you are teenager. Fortunately, there are very effective skills to deal with this problem. This book is a step-by-step guide to manage and overcome this problem. Dont suffer in silence. There is a way out. This book will help you." --Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD, professor at Boston University, and author of The Anxiety Skills Workbook--Stefan G. Hofmann, PhD"This workbook is an excellent tool for teenagers struggling with social anxiety. Bridget Flynn Walker provides a stepwise and structured plan, rooted in scientific evidence, to help teens guide themselves through the process of understanding the nature of their social anxiety. The vignettes and FAQs really make the content of the book come to life. The content around exposures, which are the heart of the book, is well explained and easy to understand. I am going to definitely use this book with patients." --Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP, clinical psychologist, and senior director of the Child and Adolescent Anxiety & Related Disorders Center at Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants--Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP Review Quote "This workbook is an excellent tool for teenagers struggling with social anxiety. Bridget Flynn Walker provides a stepwise and structured plan, rooted in scientific evidence, to help teens guide themselves through the process of understanding the nature of their social anxiety. The vignettes and FAQs really make the content of the book come to life. The content around exposures, which are the heart of the book, is well explained and easy to understand. I am going to definitely use this book with patients." --Rachel Busman, PsyD, ABPP , clinical psychologist, and senior director of the Child and Adolescent Anxiety & Related Disorders Center at Cognitive and Behavioral Consultants Promotional "Headline" In Social Anxiety Relief for Teens, Bridget Flynn Walker presents a five-step cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program to help teens gain confidence and stop living in fear of social situations. Details ISBN1684037050 Short Title Social Anxiety Relief for Teens Pages 168 Language English Year 2021 ISBN-10 1684037050 ISBN-13 9781684037056 Format Paperback Series Instant Help Solutions Publisher New Harbinger Publications Country of Publication United States Author Bridget Flynn Walker Subtitle A Step-by-Step CBT Guide to Feel Confident and Comfortable in Any Situation Edited by Robert A. Neimeyer Birth 1954 Affiliation Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine, University Hospital Ayr, NHS Ayrshire and Arran, UK Position Consultant in Anaesthesia and Intensive Care Medicine Qualifications OBE,QC Publication Date 2021-11-04 Imprint New Harbinger Publications Place of Publication Oakland, CA AU Release Date 2021-11-04 NZ Release Date 2021-11-04 US Release Date 2021-11-04 UK Release Date 2021-11-04 DEWEY 618.9285225 Audience Age 13-19 Audience Children / Juvenile We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158641192;

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