Debra A. Hope is a professor in the Department of Psychology at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She has published over 110 books and papers on topics related to social anxiety, cognitive-behavioral treatment, dissemination of evidence-based treatments and the mental health impacts of stigma on gender and sexual minorities. Professor Hope is Past President of the Association of Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and past Associate Editor of Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice and Cognitive Therapy and Research.Richard G. Heimberg is the Thaddeus L. Bolton Professor of Psychology at Temple University, where he also directs the Adult Anxiety Clinic. He is well known for his efforts to develop and evaluate models and treatments for social anxiety disorder. He has published 12 books and more than 450 papers on social anxiety, CBT, and related topics, and was recently listed among the top 1% of cited authors in his field according to Thomson Reuters. Dr. Heimberg is Past President of the Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies and of the Society for a Science of Clinical Psychology, and Past Editor of Behavior Therapy.Cynthia L. Turk is a professor in the Psychology Department at Washburn University, where she serves as the department chairperson. She is Past President of the Southwestern Psychological Association. She has over 60 professional publications and over 100 professional presentations, primarily in the areas of social anxiety disorder and generalized anxiety disorder. She teaches graduate courses in psychopathology and psychotherapy techniques and supervises master's students in the Washburn University Psychological Services Clinic where she directs the Anxiety Clinic. Dr. Turk is a licensed psychologist.

A tried and true classic gets even better. This volume is my number one recommendation for any psychotherapist who wants to provide evidence-based and compassionate treatment to a person who struggles with social anxiety.

• Chapter 1The Invitation: Are You Ready to Begin the Journey to Overcome Social Anxiety? Chapter 2Starting Our Journey Together from the Same Place: Understanding Social Anxiety Chapter 3The Origins of Social Anxiety Chapter 4Plotting the Road Map for Our Journey: Gathering Information on the Situations That Are Difficult for (But Important to) You Chapter 5Identifying the Thoughts That Cause Anxiety Chapter 6Tools to Challenge Your Automatic Thoughts Chapter 7Getting into the Pool: The First Exposure Session Chapter 8Settling into the Journey: The Ongoing Routine of In-Session and Homework Exposures Chapter 9Additional Tools for Challenging Your Automatic Thoughts Chapter 10Everything Starts With Small Talk Chapter 11Public Speaking Chapter 12Advanced Cognitive Restructuring: Addressing Core Beliefs Chapter 13Getting Ready to Continue the Journey on Your Own: Consolidating Gains and Finishing Treatment AppendixSelf-Assessment Answers