The purpose of this chapter is to review the elements of a comprehensive, evidence-based assessment and treatment plan for specific phobia. The chapter provides an overview of diagnostic and clinical features of specific phobia, reviews the empirical status of commonly used assessment and treatment ...
Internet-based treatments appear to be a promising way to enhance the in vivo exposure approach, specifically in terms of acceptability and access to treatment. However, the literature on specific phobias is scarce, and, as far as we know, there are no s
Besides individual psychotherapy, group therapy and support groups can also help you manage anxiety and feel less alone in the process. TheAnxiety and Depression Association of Americawebsite lists dozens of free in-person and virtual peer support groups for a range of specific anxiety-related conce...
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Panic disorder and agoraphobia social phobia specific phobia assessment of phobic disorders developing a comprehensive treatment plan exposure-based strate... M Antony,R Swinson 被引量: 0发表: 2000年 Psychological Treatment of Panic Having designed a well-researched and widely implemented strategy, the...
One approach to exposure therapy is a process referred to as “systematic desensitization”. Systematic desensitization involves pairing relaxation techniques with exposure to the phobia or fear in order to rewire the brain’s connections to not have a fear reaction to that stimuli. For example, pra...
(1) the complexity of their clients’ presenting issues, (2) the relative sophistication of their treatment practices compared to the presumed rote guidance offered in manuals, and (3) the relative importance of non-specific factors such as the therapeutic alliance to their clients’ improvement (...
Do you think you have a phobia? Talk to a therapist for guidance Exposure therapy: Using hierarchies to overcome fear Exposure therapy is usually at the heart of modern psychology's approach to specific phobias. It has also been used effectively to treat generalized anxiety disorder, post-traumat...
One’s specific fears need to be targeted via imaginal and in vivo exposures. The person in our hypothetical case might benefit from the following exposures: 1. Breathing the “wrong way” on purpose for an extended period of time. 2. Breathing through a straw or coffee stirrer. 3. ...