Further reading

There have been some good texts written primarily for clients experiencing social phobia related symptoms. Some suggested readings include:

Books:
•    Berent, J. (1993). Beyond Shyness - How To Conquer Social Anxieties. New York: Fireside.
•    Anthony, M. & Swinson, R. (2002). The Shyness and Social Anxiety Workbook. Oakland, CA: New Harbinger.
•    Rapee, R.M. (1998). Overcoming Shyness and Social Phobia: A Step-by-Step Guide. Northvale, NJ: Jason Aronson.

Websites:
•    http://www.anxdepaust.com - Anxiety and Depression Support Groups Australia
•    http://www.healthinsite.gov.au (with links to relevant social phobia sites)
•    http://www.ada.mentalhealth.asn.au - Anxiety Disorders Alliance 

References

American Psychiatric Association. (2002). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (4th ed.). Washington: American Psychiatric Association.

Andrews, G., Crino, R., Hunt, C., Lampe, L., & Page, A. (1994). The treatment of anxiety disorders: Clinician’s guide and patient manuals. Melbourne: Cambridge University Press.

Antony, M. M. & Barlow, D. H. (2002). Handbook of assessment and treatment planning for psychological disorders. New York: Guildford Publications.

Anxiety Disorders Alliance (2003). Social Phobia. Retrieved, 28 December 2005, from http://ada.mentalhealth.asn.au/social.html

Bennet-Levy, Butler, Fennell, Hackamn, Mueller & Westbrook (Eds).  (2004). Oxford Guide to Behavioural Experiments in Cognitive Therapy. Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Bruce, T. J. & Saeed, S.A (1999). Social Anxiety Disorder: A Common, Underrecognized Mental Disorder. American Family Physician. Retrieved, 18 January 2005, from http://www.aafp.org.afp/991115ap/2311.html

Hofmann, S.G. & Barlow, D. (2002). Social Phobia (Social Anxiety Disorder). In D.H. Barlow (Ed.), Anxiety and its disorders: The nature and treatment of anxiety and panic (2nd ed), pp. 454 – 476. New York: The Guilford Press.

Kingsep, P. & Nathan, P. (2001). Social anxiety in schizophrenia: A cognitive behavioural group therapy programme therapist manual. Perth: Riobay Enterprises. 

Norcross, J. C., Santrock, J. W., Campbell, L. F., Smith, T. P., Sommer, R., & Zuckermam, E. L. (2003). Authoritative Guide to Self-Help Resources in Mental Health. New York: The Guilford Press.

Social Phobia/ Social Anxiety Association. What is Social Anxiety?  Retrieved, 28 December 2005, from http://www.socialphobia.org/whatis.html