Social Anxiety and Social Phobia Book

Stop Agonizing About Presenting Yourself to Others ... NOW!

Diagonally-Parked in a Parallel Universe:

Working Through Social Anxiety

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"Are you one of the millions of people who suffer from terrible social fears? Is just being around other people, being observed, or having to talk to them a torment? Do you wonder if things must always be this way…do you have to suffer, hopelessly alone?

"Then this astonishing book comes just in time. Not merely a book, it is a plan to change your life … to enable you to take your life back. Dr. Dayhoff doesn’t just understand the problem, she offers you one useful tip after another to enable you to emerge again, to be the person you want to be. Reading this timely, inspiring, practical book begins as an act of faith in yourself but ends as a joyous affirmation in the vibrant possibilities of your own life."
- Jeffrey Lant, Ph.D., Co-Founder of Worldprofit.

Why continue to suffer needlessly?

	Alleviate your social anxiety and replace fear with empowerment
	Improve your daily functioning
	Work toward your potential.

How this book is critical to your recovery

Unlike most books on social anxiety, Diagonally-Parked in a Parallel Universe: Working Through Social Anxiety is the first to take a comprehensive life-change approach. Based upon two years of conversations with hundreds of social anxiety sufferers, this book covers your most pressing daily issues and addresses your fundamental life needs in depth. It is written by a psychologist who is intimately acquainted with social anxiety, having struggled with it for years before discovering and applying the full range of techniques presented in this book…and recovering.

You will learn how to significantly and effectively

	Reduce your fear of evaluation, negative thinking, anger, and embarrassment
	Raise your self-confidence and effectiveness personally and professionally
	Say good-bye to loneliness, make friends, and date more comfortably
	Create job, promotion, and business opportunities for yourself
	Find therapists, prescription drug assistance, and resources online and off-
	Determine which alternative treatments may be most helpful

Diagonally-Parked in a Parallel Universe: Working Through Social Anxiety is 408 pages, jam-packed with techniques, key strategies, exercises, action tips, information, and resources. Written with humor and empathetic guidance, this book delivers the message of hope: There IS a way out.

A "5-STAR RATING" ON AMAZON.COM AND 170 READER REVIEWS

What professionals are saying about Diagonally-Parked in a Parallel Universe: Working Through Social Anxiety

"Dr. Dayhoff has done a remarkable job researching the current literature on social anxiety and its disorder. The text is well-written and comprehensive and I enjoyed the use of humor. I hope this book will help people suffering from this debilitating disorder to come out of the closet."
- Stefan G. Hofmann, Ph.D., Director, Social Phobia Program, Boston University

"I love the title! I very much like Dr. Dayhoff's tone in 'speaking' to her readers and what she has done!"
- Richard G. Heimberg, Ph.D., editor of Social Phobia: Diagnosis, Assessment, and Treatment, Director, Social Phobia Program, Temple University

"[Dr. Dayhoff] has done an excellent job covering...social anxiety and [her] book will be valuable to both therapists and self-help readers. I definitely recommend it."
- Albert Ellis, Ph.D., President, Albert Ellis Institute for Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy

"Signe A. Dayhoff combines the best of both worlds - the knowledge and expertise of the professional and the insight and understanding of the consumer - ...[and] communicates these strengths to her reader. As an ex social phobic, Dr. Dayhoff's empathy and her understanding of the struggles of the person with social phobia shine through in every chapter. ...[W]armth and the most up-to-date expert knowledge: This is a winning recipe."
- Ronald M. Rapee, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, Macquairie University, Australia, and author of Overcoming Shyness and Social Phobia: A Step By Step Guide

"I'm delighted that Dr. Dayhoff is taking what we know about social anxiety/social phobia to the public."
- Mark R. Leary, Ph.D., author of Social Anxiety, Psychology Dept., Wake-Forest University

"Finally here's a book that deals with SA/SP from the insider's perspective on this long-neglected anxiety problem. Because Dr. Dayhoff has lived through social anxiety herself, she is able to comprehensively cover both the personal concerns of sufferers and current research and treatment options. …I recommend this book to anyone who wants to understand and work toward overcoming social anxiety."
- Thomas A. Richards, Ph.D., Director, Social Anxiety Institute, Phoenix, AZ

"This is a highly readable book and gives good concrete examples and exercises. I particularly like the part about how to find a suitable therapist or treatment setting. That can be a real challenge for shy people. I am happy to endorse this book."
- Lynne Henderson, Ph.D., Director, The Shyness Clinic, Menlo Park, CA

"Dr. Dayhoff's book blows the lid off of SA/SP. Other books on the topic have been research and treatment-oriented. This compelling and insightful volume takes us into the 'belly of the beast.' Through her own first-person accounts and her interviews with hundreds of fellow SA/SP sufferers, she gives us a long-overdue understanding of the often debilitating, misunderstood (this isn't about just being shy) nature of SA/SP. …Her book delivers the empathetic guidance and key strategies vital to recovery. It also gives family and friends the tools necessary to assist in this recovery process."
- Carleton W. Kendrick, Ed.M., LCSW, nationally-known family therapist, Medfield, MA

"A wonderful blend of information about social anxieties and practical suggestions for overcoming them. Signe Dayhoff's been there, conquered these anxieties herself, studied them, and compassionately worked to help others overcome them. She now engagingly puts her wisdom and advice together to help others help themselves."
- Dan Perlman, Ph.D., Professor of Family Studies, University of British Columbia

"Diagonally-Parked in a Parallel Universe will be a significant addition to my professional library. Dr. Dayhoff includes research and practical information from every perspective of social anxiety. My colleagues and I are especially grateful for the chapters on blushing, sweating and physiological symptoms. We've been looking for this kind of complete information for a long time. As a communication coach who frequently works with clients who have fears and anxiety, I appreciate Dr. Dayhoff's work enormously. Congratulations!"
- Laurie Schloff, Director, Executive Training, The Speech Improvement Company, Leader of Business Speakers Camp Effectiveness Presentations Program, and author of Smart Speaking

"This book serves a much broader population than those who suffer from social anxiety/social phobia. My clients - who are creative, resourceful, and whole - seek support and structure to realize their promise and achieve fulfillment. They may want to improve relationships, build their businesses and careers, become financially free, reduce stress, increase self-esteem and self-efficacy, navigate a life transition, or put more fun into their lives. The tools and guides in this book are immediately applicable.

For example, as people try to change, their 'Gremlin' gets in the way, reminding them how dangerous change really is. This book's cognitive-behavioral tools work on 'Gremlins' quite successfully! My thirty-plus years of business experience tell me that Dr. Dayhoff's coverage of self-marketing, networking and interviewing are right on target, and everyone could benefit from her chapter on Sharpening Personal Effectiveness. I'm glad to have this book in my coaching toolbag."
- Karlene M. Spivak, Ph.D., MBA, Personal & Professional Coach, Albuquerque, NM

“This book is a must-read to gain a better perspective on understanding both yourself and your relationships with others. It is not just for those with social anxiety disorder. I like how Dr. Dayhoff holds your hand at each step of the process, explains everything in detail, describes, and simplifies. The title really captures the problem we’ve all experienced to some degree.”

- Rhonda L. Fallk, Ph.D., Counseling Psychologist, Clarks Summit, PA

"Social anxiety or social phobia (SA/SP), the intense and incapacitating fear of social interaction, is the third most common psychiatric disorder (after depression and alcoholism). Dayhoff, a social psychologist, author (How to Win in a Tough Job Market), and lecturer who has overcome SA/SP herself, has written a comprehensive self-help guide for sufferers. Dayhoff reviews current research and theories about the origin of SA/SP, but her focus here is on practical ways to recover. She presents step-by-step plans for learning social skills for conversation, dating, job hunting, and networking; gives concise and clear information on such issues as how to access professional help, what to expect during the first session, and what happens in group therapy; outlines the benefits and pitfalls of medication; discusses complementary therapies; and offers suggestions for finding financial assistance and social support. She also provides a list of resources. SA/SP sufferers and their friends and relatives will find this book helpful."
- Library Journal, January 2000

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