What to Do When You Feel Too Shy

Claire A. B. Freeland, PhD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice, working for more than thirty-five years with youth and their families. Interested in bringing the general principles of cognitive amp ndash behavioral therapy to families everywhere, she is the co-author of What to Do When It's Not Fair, What to Do When Mistakes Make You Quake, and What to Do When You Feel Too Shy. She lives with her husband in Baltimore.Jacqueline B. Toner, PhD, is the co-author of several self-help books. She has been in private practice working with children, teens, and families for over thirty years. Dr. Toner earned her PhD from the University of Virginia and completed two post-doctoral programs (in pediatric psychology and adolescent medicine) at the University of Maryland Medical School. Dr. Toner also serves as lead facilitator and consultant on a project on medical ethics led by Johns Hopkins Hospital and the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. She is the mother of three grown children and lives with her husband in Baltimore. Janet McDonnell amp rsquo s illustrations combine traditional media and digital techniques. In addition to illustrating books, magazines, and puzzles, Janet has both taught and written for children from preschool to high school ages. She is the illustrator of numerous books for children including Bye Bye Pesky Fly, What to Do When You Don't Want to Be Apart, and Blossom Plays Possum​.

amp ldquo I can apply some of these to my real life. For example, today I met a new friend at school. I tried to use some of the conversation skills from this book, like amp quot ask questions amp quot and amp quot make comments. amp quot I also liked the section where you can get rid of worry thoughts by relaxing. Did you know that there are different ways to relax? You can move, make, connect, or chill! I think this will be a great book for any kid. amp rdquo -Susan Faith, age 9, Kid's Book Buzzamp ldquo A terrific self-help book for children at the elementary/middle school level. This very effective interactive book addresses adolescent fears of shyness and anxiety. Janet McDonnell created the black and white illustrations that are age-appropriate and friendly. These drawings help connect the reader to the text in a comfortable way. amp rdquo -Portland Book Reviewamp ldquo In clear language, the authors talk with children about their feelings of shyness, giving specific examples like not wanting to raise your hand in school or to go to a party. They encourage children to draw pictures of times they felt too shy in another exercise, they are asked to identify how they feel in their body. There are checklists to work with and lists to make, such as confident thoughts to use. In one exercise, children are to list things or situations that make them anxious with the hardest thing at the top of a ladder and the least hard at the bottom. As they work their way up the ladder, the authors say reassuringly, they will discover that amp lsquo the steps further up start to look easier than they did at first. amp rsquo amp rdquo -Spirituality amp amp Practice

• Introduction to Parents and CaregiversChapter . Clowning AroundChapter 2. Lion TamingChapter 3. In the SpotlightChapter 4. Up, Up, and AwayChapter 5. House of MirrorsChapter . The RingmasterChapter 7. Expect the Unexpected.Chapter 8. Sit Back, Relax, and Enjoy the Show.Chapter 9. You Can Do It!.