Shyness: A Bold New Approach

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Harper Collins, Oct 13, 2009 - Psychology - 402 pages

A “hopeful, inspiring book that helps shy people to overcome self-defeating behaviors . . . and lead lives filled with greater intimacy and self-acceptance" (John Gray, author of Men Are From Mars, Women Are From Venus).
 
In Shyness, Bernardo J. Carducci, PhD, draws on more than twenty years of research to penetrate the many myths and mysteries surrounding shyness. Through compelling case studies and numerous self-help strategies and self-assessment quizzes, he offers both inspiration and practical tools for shy people who seek greater self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-confidence—in order to achieve what Dr. Carducci calls “the successfully shy life.”
 
Dr. Carducci provides easy-to-implement strategies for:

  • Managing your shyness when meeting new people
  • Managing your shyness at work
  • Making small talk
  • Initiating romantic relationships
  • Parenting shy children
  • And more
 

Contents

Shyness of the Body Mind and Self
79
Shyness Through the Life Cycle
151
Shyness in the World
277
Epilogue
363
Index
373
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Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Indiana State University Southeast and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, draws on more than twenty years of research to penetrate the many myths and mysteries surrounding shyness. His principal mission is to promote "the successfully shy life"--one of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-confidence--helping to enlighten and encourage shy people who feel isolated and misunderstood. Shyness: A Bold New Approach is a comprehensive presentation of the latest discoveries and numerous self-help strategies and self-assessment quizzes. Dr. Carducci explains the basic principles of shyness; discusses the physical, mental, and emotional expressions of shyness; and explores the biological, psychological, and societal roots of this trait. Dr. Carducci lives in Jefferson, IN.

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