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Shyness: Causes, Impact and Treatment
This course will explore how we define shyness from feeling and behavioral aspects. We will look at the various theories for causation and treatment. We will also look at how shyness is influenced by gender, age, and culture.
We will explore research and the treatments most frequently used.
Course Objectives
- Explore how shyness is defined.
- Discuss the application of attachment theories to shyness, including the role of the parent-child relationship.
- Discuss the theories on shyness and how they are used to better understand its causes.
- Analyze the role of genetics and physiologic response in the development of shyness.
- Discuss how self-esteem is influenced.
- Identify differences in shyness according to gender and age.
- Describe various treatment approaches used in treatment.
Course Author
Board Approvals
National Approvals
Approval for this course applies only to the national boards listed below.
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The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCCBayside Continuing Education has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 6088. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Bayside Continuing Education is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
State Approvals
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California Consortium of Addiction Programs and Professionals CCAPPProvider approved by CCAPP-EI, Provider # OS-21-336-0623 -
Florida Board of CSW, MFT, MHCFlorida Board of CSW, MFT, MHC Provider Number 726 -
Florida Board of NursingProvider number NCE3508 -
Florida Certification BoardProvider 5225-A
Information
- Relevance: This course was designed for masters level counselors who have clients whose lives have been impacted by their shyness.
- Content Level: Intermediate
- Course Format: This course is offered as a self-paced distance learning format (reading-based online activity)
- System Requirements: This course is offered online. Internet connection required.
- Course Completion Information: To earn continuing education credit, professionals must register and pay the fee for the course. They must read the content and demonstrate understanding by earning a minimum score of 70 percent on testing materials. The certificate of completion will be able to be downloaded after the above is completed. Refunds will be granted upon request with the withdrawal of credit for the course. For questions, concerns, or to request special accommodations, please call 866-863-4225 or email ContactUs@BaysideCEU.com.
- CEBroker Course ID: 765199
- Credit Hours: 1
- Last Updated: March 24, 2026
This course was designed for masters level counselors who have clients whose lives have been impacted by their shyness.
- CE Hours 1 hour
- National Board Approvals The National Board For Certified Counselors NBCC
- CEBroker Course ID 765199