Includes bibliographical references and index.

Socializing with anxiety -- Your personal starting point -- Braintraining: challenge your thoughts -- Showing up as your best self -- Let's talk about talking -- Usuing your body language (and your ears!) -- Putting it into practice -- Taking care (of yourself and others)

"If you get anxious meeting new people, speaking up in class, or making small talk, you're not alone. This guide is here to help you understand how anxiety works, and, more importantly, how to let it take a backseat so you can approach social activities with confidence, compassion, and curiosity! Get to know yourself--Explore write-in prompts, questions, and quizzes that show you exactly what triggers your anxiety so you can learn the best ways to work through it. Your social goals and values--What makes socializing worth it? Is it making a new friend? Joining an activity that means a lot to you? This guide breaks those goals into small steps that feel more manageable and less scary. Build your social skills--Find advice on how to kick-start conversations, practice active listening, and take cues from body language to make stronger connections with others."-- Amazon.