A tool that focuses on exposure as a method. Research shows that this type of treatment is evidence based and have effect on many types of anxiety, phobias and OCD. It contains exercises, tasks and information that are used in outpatient treatment courses.
A tool for those who struggle with anxiety such as spiders, or more complex anxiety such as social anxiety, infection or frightening thoughts. The tool focuses on exposure, which research shows has a good effect on such anxiety.
This tool helps you understand avoidance and gradually face your fears through exposure. It consists of six parts:
You learn what exposure is, how fear works, and why avoidance makes anxiety worse. You are introduced to how exposure can help you overcome anxiety step by step.
You explore how avoidance and safety behaviours keep anxiety going, and how thoughts are affected when you try to escape fear instead of facing it.
You prepare for exposure by identifying fears, building an exposure hierarchy, and making a concrete plan for your first steps.
You practice exposure in real situations, repeat the exercises, and learn to follow the plan even when fear is strong.
You get strategies for handling common obstacles such as feeling overwhelmed, lack of time, or difficulties with social support.
You look back at what you have achieved, reflect on setbacks, and create a plan to prevent relapse and maintain long-term change.
Links
[1] https://app.assistertselvhjelp.no/en/tool-exposure
[2] https://app.assistertselvhjelp.no/en/users/oskar
[3] https://assistertselvhjelp.no/tilgang-for-helsetjenester/
[4] https://app.assistertselvhjelp.no/checkout/9f86dece1f9dd20e1cec9e6e78ad8ef1/121
[5] https://app.assistertselvhjelp.no/checkout/c5316098e321b2f06115ee1abafa1b8e/122
[6] https://app.assistertselvhjelp.no/checkout/8cb42f79ee7436e29be465d6f3391c29/112
