Managing Shyness approaches the issues related to shyness in a unique manner. Our experiences lead us to believe that shyness varies greatly among its victims, and that overcoming it rarely if ever occurs completely. Our book focuses on the major issues and the reader can choose which ones are the most important issues for them. The chapters stand by themselves so that one can select only those chapters appropriate for them individually.Robert L. Dingman is Professor Emeritus at Marshall University. He retired in 1996. He is a National Certified Counselor and is licensed as a Mental Health Counselor in West Virginia. He is past president of the American Association ofState Counseling Boards and has been a volunteer disaster mental health worker, trainer and administrator for the American Red Cross. His master's degree in counseling is from Wayne State University as is his doctorate in counseling.John W. Bloom is Professor Emeritus at Butler University, Indianapolis, Indiana. He is a National Certified Counselor and is licensed as an IndianaLicensed Mental Health Counselor. He served the board of directors of the American Counseling Association and the American School Counselor Association and is past chair of the board of the National Board for Certified Counselors. His master's degree in counseling is from Miami University. His doctorate incounseling is from Purdue University.