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What Is Exposure Therapy?

An introduction to exposure therapy - an effective evidence-based treatment for fear.

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What Is Exposure Therapy?

Exposure therapy is an effective treatment for anxiety. This resource explains what exposure therapy is, what it’s used for, and how it works.

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Exposure is an effective evidence-based treatment for fear. This information handout describes the key principles of exposure therapy. Clients who are nervous about attempting exposure will find it helpful to understand the theory behind the approach.

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