YOU ARE BEING SYSTEMATICALLY DESENSITIZED BY EXPOSURE THERAPY

YOU ARE BEING SYSTEMATICALLY DESENSITIZED BY EXPOSURE THERAPY  

Systematic desensitization, also known as graduated exposure therapy, is a type of cognitive behavior therapy developed by South African psychiatrist, Joseph Wolpe. ... The first step of systematic desensitization is the identification of an anxiety inducing stimulus hierarchy.

Exposure therapy is a technique in behavior therapy thought to help treat anxiety disorders. Exposure therapy involves exposing the target patient to the anxiety source or its context without the intention to cause any danger. Doing so is thought to help them overcome their anxiety or distress.

Systematic desensitization, also known as graduated exposure therapy, is a type of COGNITIVE BEHAVIOR THERAPY developed by South African psychiatrist, Joseph Wolpe. It is used in the field of clinical psychology to help many people effectively overcome phobias and other anxiety disorders.

The process of systematic desensitization occurs in three steps. The first step of systematic desensitization is the identification of an anxiety inducing stimulus hierachy. The second step is the learning of relaxation or coping techniques. When the individual has been taught these skills, he or she must use them in the third step to react towards and overcome situations in the established hierarchy of fears. The goal of this process is for the individual to learn how to cope with, and overcome the fear in each step of the hierarchy.