The primary purpose of this chapter is to help the client understand his or her diagnosis in the context of normal and excessive social anxiety. Social anxiety is feeling tense, nervous, or frightened in situations that involve other people. The workbook describes a step-by-step therapy approach for overcoming social anxiety. The therapist will help the client gain an appreciation that cognitive–behavioral therapy (CBT) is effective and provide a basic understanding of the nature of CBT, including the investment of effort and energy required for the therapeutic alliance. The therapist will work to enhance motivation for change and build this therapeutic alliance.
J. D. Otis, Managing Chronic Pain: A Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy Approach
