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Greg Markway Ph.D.,

About

Greg Markway, Ph.D., is a psychologist and has coauthored three books with his wife, Barbara. He has appeared on the Today Show, and has been featured in Men's Health, Health, and Bottom Line Personal.

Markway has presented on the topics of social anxiety, shyness, and selective mutism at national conferences. He has been on the clinical faculty of the Washington University School of Medicine where he taught and supervised in the psychiatry residency program.

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Recent Posts
How Social Media Makes Us Feel Bad About Ourselves
As a therapist, I have seen many people lamenting how their own lives pale in comparison to those led by others. Somehow, it seems that other people have more fun and lead more exciting lives. Social media contributes to this perception.
Spreading His Wings
All across the country this summer, parents will be accompanying their offspring to college orientations. These programs are designed for parents as much as for students, giving us practice at the next step in “letting go” of our kids.
Introverted? Shy? How the World Misperceives Us
As a child, I was very introverted and quite shy. I had friends, but generally preferred spending time with one or two of them at a time. When in large groups such as Cub Scouts or less-structured social events, I generally felt out of place. I remained on the periphery and honed my observation skills.
Introverts Need Not Apply--But Why You Should Hire Them

Recently, Adam went into a major retailer seeking a job. Little did he know, that even though he was highly qualified, he would not be hired because he didn't fit the company's "preferred personality profile."

Recently, Adam went into a major retailer seeking a job. Little did he know, that even though he was highly qualified, he would not be hired because he didn't fit the company's "preferred personality profile."

The Sweet Song of the Shy Child

Parenting the shy or anxious child is a series of exercises in letting go. We want to protect our child from the difficulties and pain of the world, yet we know that meeting those challenges is what gives our child the strength to succeed.

Parenting the shy or anxious child is a series of exercises in letting go. We want to protect our child from the difficulties and pain of the world, yet we know that meeting those challenges is what gives our child the strength to succeed.

Lessons From the Court: What Basketball Can Teach Us About Overcoming Social Anxiety

Sports represent the ultimate in reality television. In addition to the competition, there are the personal stories behind the events. This background adds a mythical subtext that exemplifies why athletes are sometimes seen as heroes.

Sports represent the ultimate in reality television. In addition to the competition, there are the personal stories behind the events. This background adds a mythical subtext that exemplifies why athletes are sometimes seen as heroes.

You Never Forget Your First Dog

I remember the day I got Jerri. She was a tiny pup, black with a patch of white on her chest. When I held her, she melted into me. I fell in love instantly.

I remember the day I got Jerri. She was a tiny pup, black with a patch of white on her chest. When I held her, she melted into me. I fell in love instantly.

Not So Silent Night: A Guide to Pretending to be an Extrovert for a Day (And Getting Away with It!)

Yep, Christmas sure is tough. But it is the season of giving, after all, which is why I feel it is my duty as a mildly respected yet occasionally unemployed psychologist to provide you with a few tips to make it through the holidays.

Yep, Christmas sure is tough. But it is the season of giving, after all, which is why I feel it is my duty as a mildly respected yet occasionally unemployed psychologist to provide you with a few tips to make it through the holidays.