Social Courage: Coping and thriving with the reality of social anxiety

by Eric Goodman

Many people walk around with a they experience social anxiety, be it of phobic proportions or just a fear of public speaking. And yet we are bombarded by messages from books, articles, and gurus that tell us social anxiety is a disease that needs to be cured and unless we eradicate it, we will never achieve our goals. What if this were all just noise; grumbling in your brain that you don’t have to believe anymore?Social Courage presents a step-by-step, structured program for minimizing suffering in the face of social anxiety while giving readers the tools to boldly work towards their social goals. It acknowledges that social anxiety is a normal human experience, with only as much power as you are willing to surrender to it. There is no shame in it, and it is felt by everyone to some degree; we just need to learn to break free from its constraints. Combining strategies from Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Compassion-Focused Therapy to form ‘CBT 2.0’, Social Courage helps readers cope and thrive with anxious thoughts and emotions using practical exercises and case studies. Minimise the power of your social anxiety with these straightforward, inspirational methods. Learn to thrive in social settings, from friendships, to romance, to career advancement. Break the pattern of anxiety and make the most of your life and your relationships!

Genres: Self Help

232 pages, Paperback

Published August 7, 2018

Reviews

[Diana]

I'm gonna be honest here and say I had to drop this book because while it's informative and helpful (it gives you insight on your type of anxiety, offers examples and ways to apply cognitive therapy to help you out, even offering coping strategies) it gave me anxiety reading it. Maybe it's because of the book, maybe it was because of the tone or maybe it was me, or not veing ready right at the moment to tangle with it.
I have read other books about anxiety and found them helpful, so I am not sure what was going on here...
While at the beginning the tone the author uses seems informal and enthusiastic, it ended up feeling like he was overly so, like he was downplaying things in his effort to be enthusiastic...
I feel I can't offer a truthful review of the book as a whole as I had to stop reading, but I wanted to share those insights with you. As always, check it out if you feel like it can help you out, but if you feel like this book is not for you, it's okay, there are other books on social anxiety that might be better for you.

[Matt · Rating 4 out of 5]

I'm giving it a good rating because one technique (or rather, realisation) in particular was helpful for me personally after reading this book (and one is better than none), but I can't help but think what other books are out there that I may relate to more.

[Nette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Social Courage makes having social anxiety, not a thing that you live within the silence. Eric Goodman provides a program with Social Courage that will give you the tools to meet your goals. You are not alone, that is the main thing to hold on to while your read Social Courage, everyone experiences certain degrees of social anxiety. The case studies alone can help you feel comfortable while you try and practice with the tools provided. Very useful and educational book, you will gain so much from reading.

[Wilde Sky · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book discusses the potential causes of social anxiety and suggests ways of coping with it.

Interesting in places, but overall I wasn't convinced by this book.

[Paul Suteu · Rating 5 out of 5]

Un ghid excelent de a-ți depăși anxietatea socială.
O carte interesanta, de ajutor, scrisă într-un mod foarte friendly, poate fi o lectură utilă și plăcută!
Recomand!