Social Skills for Teens with Anxiety

Build confidence and connect with others in this guide to social skills for teens with anxietyFeel more confident in social situations-a friendly guide for teens!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.Discover the tools you need to become a savvy socializer with Social Skills for Teens with Anxiety.

"Finding resources that truly connect with teenagers and are practical for them to use can be challenging. Emily's book is engaging, straightforward, and offers practical coping strategies that are both realistic and easy for teens to apply. I'm looking forward to using it with my teen clients and their parents!" -- Abby Bramnick, LCAT, ATR-BC
"Social Skills for Teens with Anxiety is an insightful book that offers practical tools to help readers navigate anxiety-inducing situations with confidence and authenticity. It normalizes the experiences of anxiety while providing valuable insights and strategies to better understand how anxiety might manifest. Emily's warm, empowering writing style leaves readers feeling prepared to face situations and environments that may have previously caused anxiety or feelings of powerlessness. She emphasizes the mind-body connection and promotes self-acceptance, encouraging teens to embrace their journey toward personal growth." -- Erin Poland, ATR-BC, LCAT, MHC-LP, Registered Board Certified Art Therapist, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, Mental Health Counselor
"Davenport seamlessly integrates various evidence-based therapies into simple and practical exercises for teens and adults alike. By sharing short yet rich case examples, this book makes anyone with anxiety feel understood. I will definitely be sharing this excellent resource with my clients." -- Dana Fair, LCAT, ATR, LMSW, Licensed Masters Social Worker, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist and Registered Art Therapist
"Emily is an expert in the field of anxiety and a true humanist. Her warmth and empathy shine through the pages and put the reader at ease. Her practical and creative approaches to challenges, coupled with considerate explanations, will resonate with any teen struggling with social skills and anxiety." -- Kathryn Moreno, LP, LMHC, LCAT, ATR-BC: Licensed Psychoanalyst, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Licensed Creative Arts Therapist, and Registered Board Certified Art Therapist

EMILY DAVENPORT, MA, ATR-BC, LCAT, is a licensed creative arts therapist, board-certified art therapist, and the founder of Davenport Creative Arts Therapy, PLLC. She specializes in treating anxiety disorders, treatment-resistant depression, and C-PTSD. Throughout her career, Emily has served as a group therapist, individual therapist, clinical supervisor, and consultant. She's also trained in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and a member of the American Art Therapy Association, New York Art Therapy Association, and New York University's Graduate Art Therapy Advisory Committee.

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