Exposure Therapy
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- Creating an Exposure Hierarchy: With the guidance of a therapist, you and your child develop a step-by-step plan for approaching their fear. For instance, a child afraid of bees might start with looking at pictures of bees or reading books about them.
- Gradual Exposure: During therapy sessions, your child practices exposure to their fear at a manageable level. At first, they may feel anxious, but this discomfort diminishes over time as they gain confidence.
- Progression and Mastery: Once your child feels comfortable with the initial step, they move to the next level of their hierarchy, continuing until they can face their fear with little to no anxiety.
For a great example of exposure therapy in action, check out Dr. Ali Mattu’s video: How to use exposure therapy to overcome phobias
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