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This book describes the clinical presentation of social anxiety disorder, presents theoretical perspectives on its etiology, and examines the latest empirical data with respect to both pharmacological and behavioral interventions. Social anxiety disorder occurs in children, adolescents, and adults, but its manifestation and treatment differ depending on developmental factors. Drawing from a broad literature base as well as their extensive clinical experience, the authors illustrate the impact of developmental stage on all aspects of the disorder. They also provide practical implementation guidelines, enhanced by case examples, tips on patient management, lists of assessment instruments, and sample forms to use with clients. Since publication of the first edition in 1998, knowledge about social anxiety disorder has advanced on several fronts. The new edition includes information from new studies differentiating patterns of distress characteristic of social anxiety disorder vs. social phobia. It draws on more substantive data bases to support firmer conclusions about the presentation of social anxiety disorder among children and adolescents as well as across various ethnocultural groups. New assessment strategies reviewed in this book include neuroassessments using magnetic resonance imaging, and well-validated self-report instruments and clinician rating scales. Authors review greatly expanded literature addressing pharmacological treatment and psychosocial treatments. New case descriptions and clinical materials are also included. This highly informative and comprehensive volume will be illuminating reading for practitioners, researchers, and students. ... Read more

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Excellent developmental perspective on social phobia
Beidel and Turner have spent many years leading research in the various aspects of shyness and social phobia in children. This book is a compilation of work in that area. It is an important contribution to the literature. What makes it different from other books on social phobia is that it focuses not only on the developmental aspect of the condition but also on how to manage the condition in children as well as adults. Each component of effective treatment is discussed and treatment for children and adults is compared and contrasted. This fills many important gaps in the area of social phobia.
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This digital document is an article from Health and Social Work, published by National Association of Social Workers on May 1, 2002. The length of the article is 5097 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Shyness and social phobia: a social work perspective on a problem in living.
Author: Joseph Walsh
Publication: Health and Social Work (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2002
Publisher: National Association of Social Workers
Volume: 27Issue: 2Page: 137(8)

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The field of social anxiety and shyness is defined by research and practice in child development, psychophysiology, social and personality psychology, clinical psychology, psychiatry and psychotherapy.

This Handbook reflects the field with major sections on the origin and development of shyness and social anxiety, on social and personality factors, and on clinical perspectives and interventions. The editors have brought together original chapters by some of the leading international experts, to provide a state-of-the-art account of knowledge in this field. The purpose was to review and synthesize a very extensive literature from diverse disciplines, with a critical focus on knowledge that is research-based, central to the understanding of social anxiety, and of essential interest to a wide range of students, researchers and professionals.

This comprehensive, authoritative and up-to-date volume will be of value to students, teachers and researchers in developmental, social and abnormal psychology, as well as to trainees and practitioners in clinical psychology, psychiatry, psychotherapy and counselling. ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Internal Medicine News, published by International Medical News Group on March 15, 2003. The length of the article is 889 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Two more drugs approved for social anxiety. (Sertraline, Venlafaxine).
Author: Elizabeth Mechcatie
Publication: Internal Medicine News (Magazine/Journal)
Date: March 15, 2003
Publisher: International Medical News Group
Volume: 36Issue: 6Page: 38(1)

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Help your staff apply and integrate empirically supported treatment interventions in their treatment plans—and improve the quality of mental health care

This Facilitator's Guide to the Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Social Anxiety Disorder DVD provides guidance in leading an educational training session in empirically informed treatment planning that will maximize the likelihood of client improvement, satisfy many reimbursement and funding sources, and enhance the confidence of your staff.

Designed for use with the companion DVD and Workbook, this Guide includes:

• Highlights of the lecture material, summary of treatment plan components, and an outline of the EST procedures

• Full transcripts of the DVD's psychotherapy vignettes that demonstrate empirically supported treatments

• Discussion questions with talking points

• Chapter review test questions and answers

• Brief explanations of the answers to the chapter review test questions

Also available:

Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Social Anxiety Disorder DVD / 978-0-470-41507-8
This DVD offers clear, step-by-step guidance on effective use of research evidence to inform the entire treatment planning process.

Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Social Anxiety Disorder DVD Workbook / 978-0-470-54814-1
The companion Workbook includes summary highlights of content shown in the DVD, transcripts of the DVD's psychotherapy vignettes, as well as discussion questions, chapter review test questions, and references for empirical support, clinical resources, and bibliotherapy resources.

Other DVDs, Facilitator Guides, and Workbooks in the Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Treatment Planning Video Series:
Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Treatment Planning
Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Panic Disorder
Evidence-Based Treatment Planning for Depression

For more information on these and forthcoming titles in the Evidence-Based Psychotherapy Treatment Planning Video Series, visit us on the Web at wiley.com/psychology ... Read more

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This digital document is an article from Health and Social Work, published by National Association of Social Workers on May 1, 2001. The length of the article is 2476 words. The page length shown above is based on a typical 300-word page. The article is delivered in HTML format and is available in your Amazon.com Digital Locker immediately after purchase. You can view it with any web browser.

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Title: Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy with a Six-Year-Old Boy with Separation Anxiety Disorder: A Case Study.
Author: David A. Dia
Publication: Health and Social Work (Refereed)
Date: May 1, 2001
Publisher: National Association of Social Workers
Volume: 26Issue: 2Page: 125

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Social skills are at the core of mental health, so much so that deficits in this area are a criterion of clinical disorders, across both the developmental spectrum and the DSM. The Practitioner’s Guide to Empirically-Based Measures of Social Skills gives clinicians and researchers an authoritative resource reflecting the ever growing interest in social skills assessment and its clinical applications. This one-of-a-kind reference approaches social skills from a social learning perspective, combining conceptual background with practical considerations, and organized for easy access to material relevant to assessment of children, adolescents, and adults. The contributors’ expert guidance covers developmental and diversity issues, and includes suggestions for the full range of assessment methods, so readers can be confident of reliable, valid testing leading to appropriate interventions.

Key features of the Guide:

• An official publication of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
• Describes empirically-based assessment across the lifespan.
• Provides in-depth reviews of nearly 100 measures, their administration and scoring, psychometric properties, and references.
• Highlights specific clinical problems, including substance abuse, aggression, schizophrenia, intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, and social anxiety.
• Includes at-a-glance summaries of all reviewed measures.
• Offers full reproduction of more than a dozen measures for children, adolescents, and adults, e.g. the Interpersonal Competence Questionnaire and the Teenage Inventory of Social Skills.

As social skills assessment and training becomes more crucial to current practice and research, the Practitioner’s Guide to Empirically-Based Measures of Social Skills is a steady resource that clinicians, researchers, and graduate students will want close at hand.

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Perfect gift for Psychologist Son-in-law
My Son-in-law was very happy to receive this book as a Christmas gift.It arrived quickly and well-packed.Thanks! ... Read more

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Good book covers lots of ideas
This book is a little on the long side, but gives several ideas for helping a child feel less alone while away from mom/dad. The main character is a bee who tries to stay with her mom instead of going to school. We are getting ready to send my 4-year-old to preschool so I wanted her to know these feelings are normal, but that she will enjoy school as the bee does by the end of the book.

Just a great book!
Yes, this book is good for kids with seperation anxiety (my daughter could have really used it when she was in day care), but this book is also very sweet and very funny. It was really fun characters, it's wonderfully imaginative and it has a funny and touching ending that will leave a smile on your face and a lump in your throat. Great for all kids whether they have seperation anxiety or not!

Didn't Like it too much
I understand the concept of the book but it didn't work with my son. He actually took the title literally so it actually backfired. I ended up giving the book away.

Great for Preschoolers
Halfway through preschool my four yr old started having separation anxiety. I tried everything from talking about her feelings to positive reinforcement but nothing worked. It got so bad she would even cry the night before school. My daughter immediately identified with the main character in this book, Honey Maloo. We still read it several times a week. The book has made a positive impact on her and now going to school is fun and non-threatening. Like Honey Maloo, she knows mom is always waiting with big hugs for her when she comes home. I highly recommend it.

An excellent source for little ones!
My daughter started to have issues with separation anxiety when she began first grade. After starting the new year, she started refusing to go to school and would cry for hours. It broke my heart to see her this way, and after speaking to her teacher and vice principal, we agreed that it would take some time and that we would all have to work together. I saw this book online and decided to give it a try. First of all, it is geared towards children. The pictures, as well as the story, helped my daughter relate to the main character. We even tried some of the things that the character did to help her feel secure in school. My daughter would bring a picture of us to school, or bring a small teddy bear to look at when she started to feel sad. We also cut a piece of one of my shirts and she would use it to not only dry her tears, but to carry in her pocket. In addition to the book, my daughter did see a child psychologist twice. Although it was a long and tough struggle, I am happy to say that it is now 4 months later and she is doing very well and has adjusted to first grade. What a relief! I recommend this book for those of you who find yourself in the situation that I was in. It is a great supplement to have while working towards helping your child gain that inner strength and courage. I advise you to use as many resources as you can. ... Read more

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Overcome your fear in the workplace, social situations, interpersonal communications, and the performing arts.

Whether it comes in the form of making a business presentation, performing onstage, or delivering a speech, performance anxiety can affect anyone. This breakthrough book, written by staff members of the prestigious institute for Rational-Emotive Therapy, offers sixteen prescriptive exercises that will help the millions who suffer from the syndrome. Performance Anxiety shows how to understand the sources of anxiety, develop increased confidence, and overcome performance problems in virtually any situation. ... Read more

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Possibly the best book written on Performance Anxiety
As an opera singer, this book has helped me deal with my performance anxiety, not just on stage, but in life as well.I recommend this book without reservation.

Oh Joy, Oh Rapture Unforseen!
Robin's saucy book is a beauty!And, throughout, he never uses the big, big "D" (well, hardly ever!)In fact, readers learn how to resist dictitorial words.

I recommend this book to everyone, andtheir sisters, cousins and aunts!

Very bad
As an actor, this book did not help me a bit.I still have great stagefright.

An excellent study of stage fright
An excellent guide to overcoming and coping with one of our most basic fears....I've found useful information from this book for not only stage situations and Forensic competitions, but also for daily situations when performance anxiety can occur.Great topic and a great collection of thoughts on the matter.

A Must Buy!
Robin and Balter's book is a must buy for anyone in the public forum!The title targets performance anxiety suffers, but is also useful for those of us who get an occasional bout of stage fright! ... Read more

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Writen by a non médical
Exellent. Give a very good synthesis on the issue, especially the different methods of treatment (but not the pharmacological ones). A chapter on psychotherapy, often forgotten. The quality of this book isperharps due to the fact that the writer is not médical (very serious butnot too technical) and a low grade social phobic. The chapter on theinterest of religion is also very original and interesting. ... Read more

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Beautifully translated from French, The Taming of Solitude brings together the views of Freud, Klein, Hanna Segal, W. R. D. Fairbairn, D. W. Winnicott, Anna Freud, Margaret Mahler, Heinz Kohut, John Bowlby and others, presenting a comprehensive approach to the experience of loneliness, a universal phenomenon which can be observed in everyday life and in any therapeutic situation.

Jean-Michel Quinodoz begins by using a clinical example to illustrate how a patient expresses various forms of separation anxiety and how such anxiety can be transformed during the psychoanalytic process. He then examines the major psychoanalytic views on the topic and explores several technical and clinical aspects of the problems which arise from the interpretation of separation anxiety. Finally, Quinodoz introduces the concept, ``buoyancy'', to express how a successful working through of separation anxiety can lead to a capacity to ``carry'' oneself at the end of analysis. ... Read more

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Respected analyst offers various views
The author,in private practice and on the faculty of the Dept of Psychiatry at the University of Geneva. Also editor for Europe of the International Journal of Psycho-analysis. Other analysts' reviews: "An important work...precise presentation...creative solitude." "the patient internalizes the capacity of the analyst to carry him so he is able to start carrying himself on his own...a fundamental condition..." "does not mean that anxiety is abolished, but that it is faced so that it can be used in the service of living..."

Disappointing
This book addresses the very interesting and important subject of separation anxiety. Unfortunately it written by a unexperienced psychoanalyst. It just provides a cumbersome review of the work of Freud, Klein and Fairbairn. ... Read more