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Living Well with Social Anxiety

Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life

Deborah Dobson (University of Calgary, Canada)

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English
Guilford Press
01 November 2025
If you have social anxiety, change is hard, and making it stick can be even harder. In this empathic guide, psychologist and anxiety expert Deborah Dobson helps you better understand social anxiety and get out into the world with more confidence. The book is packed with ideas and tips for approaching frequently avoided situations--from making small talk to public speaking to asking someone on a date--one manageable step at a time. Concise, encouraging chapters feature vivid stories, examples, and downloadable practical tools. Dive into this book cover to cover or turn to it when specific problems arise. Getting out of your comfort zone is scary and will feel risky, but it opens up new pathways to the life you really want.
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Imprint:   Guilford Press
Country of Publication:   United States
Dimensions:   Height: 229mm,  Width: 152mm, 
ISBN:   9781462558575
ISBN 10:   1462558577
Pages:   227
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Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Forthcoming

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, 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 Cognitive and Behavioural Therapies, and the Canadian Psychological Association.

Reviews for Living Well with Social Anxiety: Practical Strategies for Improving Your Daily Life

“Do you get anxious in social situations, or care about someone who does? This invaluable book helps you understand this common difficulty and lays out concrete steps you can take to overcome it. People can break free of anxiety by making small changes in their thinking and behavior every day. Dr. Dobson guides you each step of the way.”--Judith S. Beck, PhD, President, Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy “Whether you are addressing your shyness and social anxiety for the first time, or want to keep making progress following treatment, this is a super resource! This book helps you identify how social anxiety is getting in your way and what you can do to interrupt the cycle. In an encouraging and optimistic tone, Dr. Dobson digs into the nitty-gritty of making friends, developing romantic relationships, and navigating the workplace, offering specific, practical tips aimed at helping you live your best life.”--Deborah Roth Ledley, PhD, private practice, Philadelphia-


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