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Title: Describe a 3-step procedure, using systematic desensitization, that might help C
Post by: colleen on Jun 6, 2012
Describe a 3-step procedure, using systematic desensitization, that might help Carrie overcome her fear of closed spaces.


Title: Re: Describe a 3-step procedure, using systematic desensitization, that might help C
Post by: ThePsychic on Jun 6, 2012
Explain that systematic desensitization involves slowly exposing a person to her fears, while at the same time encouraging her to relax.
Step 1. Have her envision standing in a large empty room, as the walls slowly close in, while encouraging her to relax.
Step 2. Have her view pictures of tight spaces, elevators, closets, and so forth, while encouraging
her to relax.
Step 3. Have her enter a closet or an elevator, while encouraging her to relax.