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Exposure therapy sounds like something you might get arrested for. Rather, it is a legitimate method of reducing anxiety. Many people come to therapy saying they practice coping skills to manage anxiety, but find they do not help. This is because people often approach anxiety by trying to minimize the uncomfortable feelings rather than confront those feelings. Exposure therapy aims to put this philosophy into practice – and it works for a lot of people. In today’s show, John and Ingo discuss what exposure therapy is, its history, and applications.00:00Intro02:30What is Exposure therapy?12:38History of Exposure therapy24:32Exposure vs. Just Talking About Anxiety27:43Examples of Exposures53:49Guilty Leisures & OutroCheck out our previous episode What is Operant Conditioning? to find out more about other forms of behavior therapy.Send us questions or comments to [email protected] We love hearing what you have to say!The purpose of this podcast is to promote broad understanding and knowledge of various topics. It is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition or treatment and before undertaking a new health care regimen, and never disregard professional medical advice or delay in seeking it because of something you have seen or heard on this show.The post What is Exposure Therapy? appeared first on Drinks n Shrinks.
