The book “What to Do When You're a Shy Child” provides guidance for children and their parents, as well as anyone else, whether trained or not, who works with children, regarding the emotions associated with social anxiety, using strategies and techniques based on cognitive-behavioral principles.

This interactive self-help book serves as a complete reference source for educating, motivating, and empowering children to overcome social anxiety and engage in creative activities without fear.

Contents

Introduction for parents and other caregivers of children....page 6

Chapter One Becoming the clown....page 8

Chapter Two Taming the lion....page 14

Chapter Three In the spotlight....page 24

Chapter Four High, high and far away....page 32

Chapter Five The room with the mirrors....page 42

Chapter Six The presenter....page 52

Chapter Seven Expect the unexpected....page 62

Chapter Eight Sit back, relax and enjoy the show....page 72

Chapter Nine You can do it!....page 80