Effective use of gradual exposure in the treatment of anxiety- Part 2

Duration: 30 mins Publication Date: 6 Feb 2023 Next Review Date: 6 Feb 2026

Description

In this two parts talk, Professor Jennifer Hudson provides a clinician's guide to utilising exposure as a crucial component of treatment for children and adolescents dealing with anxiety, whether it's in general situations or specific contexts. The session encompasses three key components: i) a review of the current thinking and evidence for exposure as an active ingredient of treatment; ii) a review of the common barriers clinicians and families experience when using exposure and iii) a step-by-step guide to using exposure effectively with children, teens and parents.

Learning Objectives

1. To understand the current evidence around exposure use.
2. To recognise the barriers and common misconceptions to using exposure therapy.
3. To learn the step-by-step process of effective exposure therapy.

Related Content Links

Childhood Anxiety Disorders: Assessment & Treatments Explained
Social anxiety in children and adolescents: What it is and how to treat it
Learning Series: Effective use of gradual exposure in the treatment of anxiety

Paper Link

https://acamh.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1002/jcv2.12080

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