What is Exposure therapy? Exposure therapy is a type of cognitive-behavioral therapy that is used to help individuals confront and overcome their fears and anxiety. The therapy involves exposing the individual to the object or situation that they fear or avoid in a controlled and gradual manner, while providing them with tools to manage their anxiety. The exposure can take many forms, such as imagining the feared object or situation, viewing pictures or videos of it, or actually physically experiencing it. During exposure, the therapist works with the individual to identify and challenge their negative thoughts and beliefs about the feared object or situation, and help them develop more adaptive coping strategies. Exposure therapy is often used to treat anxiety disorders such as specific phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD). The therapy has been shown to be highly effective, with research suggesting that it can produce long-lasting changes in behavior and reduce the severity of symptoms.
Shervan K Shahhian
LIBERTY PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION 