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Overcoming Phobias
Overcoming phobias or irrational fears can involve exposure, virtual reality, & counseling. Exposure is an effective phobia treatment.
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Overcoming Airplane Anxieties
Psychologist and hypnotherapist Bruce Eimer shares one way to overcome fear of flying and panic attacks caused by airplane anxieties. Read Donna's story of success!
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Overcoming Phobias Using Pavlov's Conditioning
Dogs, like all other pets, can develop fears and phobias. But using counter-conditioning can help a dog overcome fears of thunder, fireworks, nail clippings and more.
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Common Phobias
Common phobias include fear of heights, fear of small spaces, & fear of snakes. Do you have a common phobia, or simply a healthy fear of dangerous things?
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In Vivo Desensitization to Treat Anxiety
In vivo means "in real life." Anxiety treatment for panic disorder and agoraphobia patients involves systematic desensitization "in the field" for overcoming phobias.
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Systematic Desensitization vs. Flooding
Joseph Wolpe's systematic desensitization is used in the treatment of phobias. Understanding how it differs from flooding is key to its successful use in overcoming fear.
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6 Types of Anxiety Disorders
Anxiety disorders include obsessive-compulsive disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, & generalized anxiety disorder. Here's a summary of 6 types of anxiety disorders.
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Causes of Agoraphobia
To be effective, agoraphobia treatments should take into consideration the causes of agoraphobia. Here are several reasons people struggle with this anxiety disorder.
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Why We're Scared of Snakes
Many people are scared of snakes and spiders, which is why ophidiophobia & arachnophobia are common phobias. Here's an evolutionary reason for our fear of snakes.
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How to Help a Dog Who's Scared of Thunder
Helping a dog with a thunderstorm phobia can be challenging. Learn how to help resolve a dog's fear of thunder with behavior modification training.
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The Truth About Hypnosis
Hypnosis ~ the truth vs. the myth.
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The Truth About Hypnosis
Hypnosis ~ the truth vs. the myth
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How to Overcome the Fear of Insomnia
People with insomnia can develop a fear of not sleeping, or insomnia phobia. But by practicing these techniques, they can learn to manage bedtime anxiety.
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