Synopses & Reviews
Shy Facts
- Shy children are not destined to be shy adults.
- Shyness does not equal low self-esteem.
- Shyness is not a "disease," personality deficit, or character flaw.
- Humans aren't the only species to experience shyness. Scientists have been studying shy cattle aswell as shy cats, shy fish, and shy dogs.
- Some of the world's most famous, richest, smartest and bravest people are shy.
Synopsis
A specialist in shyness for more than 20 years, Bernardo Carducci, Ph.D., has written a landmark book for the thousands of people struggling with shyness. Unique in its approach, the book features compelling case studies, the latest scientific findings about the biological basis of shyness, new treatments for the shy child, self-help strategies, and specific solutions for the many shy people who feel isolated and misunderstood. Carducci is emphatic that shyness is not a disability or personality flaw but is a multidimensional trait with many positive aspects. His goal is to help sufferers reach self-acceptance and learn how to comfortably negotiate a variety of situations. Definitive and up-to-date, Shyness is a must-have guide for shy people, those who love them and the professionals who work with them.
Synopsis
Shy Facts
- Shy children are not destined to be shy adults.
- Shyness does not equal low self-esteem.
- Shyness is not a "disease," personality deficit, or character flaw.
- Humans aren't the only species to experience shyness. Scientists have been studying shy cattle aswell as shy cats, shy fish, and shy dogs.
- Some of the world's most famous, richest, smartest and bravest people are shy.
About the Author
Bernardo J. Carducci, Ph.D., professor of psychology at Indiana State University Southeast and a fellow of the American Psychiatric Association, draws on more than twenty years of research to penetrate the many myths and mysteries surrounding shyness. His principal mission is to promote "the successfully shy life"--one of self-awareness, self-acceptance, and self-confidence--helping to enlighten and encourage shy people who feel isolated and misunderstood.
Shyness: A Bold New Approach is a comprehensive presentation of the latest discoveries and numerous self-help strategies and self-assessment quizzes. Dr. Carducci explains the basic principles of shyness; discusses the physical, mental, and emotional expressions of shyness; and explores the biological, psychological, and societal roots of this trait. Dr. Carducci lives in Jefferson, IN.