Social Anxiety Relief for Teens

Social anxiety disorder prevents millions of teens from living a happy, more confident life. The good news is there are ways to help young people break free from fear and uncertainty. Social Anxiety Relief for Teens offers a simple, five-step cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) program to help teens lead the rich and fulfilling life they deserve. This book includes:

• Description of Social Anxiety
• Explanation of how to recognize triggers
• Discussion of the unhelpful behaviors used to cope with or avoid triggers
• Tips for daily monitoring
• Demonstrations of how youth can gently challenge themselves to face anxiety-inducing situation

This book makes a great addition to your classroom, clinic, or home! 

Reviews:

“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 Walker’s 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

“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

“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

ISBN: 9781684037056