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03347aam a22003978i 4500 001 6C28720A63F011E4A4D39B8FDAD10320 003 SILO 005 20200118010508 008 140826s2014 cau b 000 0 eng 010 $a 2014024216 020 $a 1626250030 (paperback) 020 $a 9781626250031 (paperback) 035 $a (OCoLC)867765848 040 $a DLC $b eng $e rda $c DLC $d YDXCP $d BTCTA $d BDX $d GK8 $d OCLCO $d ON8 $d VP@ $d JIM $d SILO 042 $a pcc 050 00 $a HQ801 $b .K667 2014 082 00 $a 306.73 $2 23 084 $a SEL036000 $a SEL036000 $2 bisacsh 100 1 $a Kolakowski, Shannon, $e author. 245 10 $a Single, shy, and looking for love : $b a dating guide for the shy & socially anxious / $c Shannon Kolakowski, PsyD. 263 $a 1410 264 1 $a Oakland, Calif. : $b New Harbinger Publications, Inc., $c [2014] 300 $a 189 pages ; $c 23 cm 520 $a "What if he thinks I'm not good looking enough? What if she thinks I'm boring? What if I can't think of anything to talk about? When it comes to dating, most people have had these thoughts and fears at some point. The truth is that going on a date can be downright nerve-wracking-and if you suffer from shyness or social anxiety, it is especially so. So how can you stay calm, cool, and collected as you set out on the search for the perfect mate? Single, Shy, and Looking for Love presents mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help shy singles like you get "in the game," cope with the anxiety and fear that can arise on a date, and go on to create long-lasting, intimate relationships. By learning to stay focused in the present moment, you'll arm yourself against the catastrophic thoughts that cause you to buckle under pressure. And by connecting with your own core values, you'll gain a greater understanding of yourself and what you ultimately want in a romantic partner. Confidence is often considered one of the most attractive qualities a man or woman can have, and social confidence will take you far-not only in love, but in life as well. If you're ready to stop being a wallflower and start putting yourself out there, this book will give you the skills you need to get back in the dating game and find the love you deserve"-- $c Provided by publisher. 520 $a "Entering the world of dating can be intimidating--but for those suffering from shyness or social anxiety it is especially difficult. Single, Shy, and Looking for Love presents mindfulness, acceptance, and values-based techniques from acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) to help shy singles explore what they want in a romantic partner, cope with the anxiety and fear that can arise on a date, and develop the skills needed to create a long-lasting, intimate relationship"-- $c Provided by publisher. 504 $a Includes bibliographical references (pages [181]-189). 650 0 $a Dating (Social customs) 650 0 $a Man-woman relationships. 650 0 $a Intimacy (Psychology) 650 0 $a Self-actualization (Psychology) 650 7 $a FAMILY & RELATIONSHIPS / Love & Romance. $2 bisacsh 650 7 $a SELF-HELP / Anxieties & Phobias. $2 bisacsh 941 $a 1 952 $l GOPG641 $d 20240710025208.0 956 $a http://locator.silo.lib.ia.us/search.cgi?index_0=id&term_0=6C28720A63F011E4A4D39B8FDAD10320 994 $a C0 $b JIMInitiate Another SILO Locator Search