Shyness and Social Phobia: A Social Work Perspective on a Problem in Living.

Walsh, Joseph

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ERIC Number: EJ646845

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Publication Date: 2002

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Shyness and Social Phobia: A Social Work Perspective on a Problem in Living.

Walsh, Joseph

Health & Social Work, v27 n2 p137-44 May 2002

Social phobia can be conceptualized from a social work perspective as an extreme shyness that can be overcome with cognitive learning and behavioral rehearsal. This article reviews the biopsychosocial causes of social phobia and presents a summary of cognitive and behavioral interventions with empirically demonstrated effectiveness. (Author)

Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Cognitive Restructuring, Counseling Theories, Mental Disorders, Shyness, Social Behavior, Social Workers

Publication Type: Information Analyses; Journal Articles

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Language: English

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