Graded Exposure is an important CBT tool particularly for those suffering from mental health problems such as anxiety disorders. This approach has been widely recognised to be a core part of CBT treatment for those affected by panic disorder, social phobia, agoraphobia, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), generalised anxiety disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as well as a whole spectrum of specific phobias. This approach should ideally be worked through with a qualified CBT therapist, however if this not a viable option, exposure may be also be undertaken with a trusted friend, mentor or coach. The key is to have someone with you whom you trust and feel safe carrying out the steps in their company. Specific issues relating to understanding and applying graded exposure are listed in the section below.
- What is graded exposure in CBT?
- Practical examples of graded exposure in therapy
- Benefits of graded exposure in CBT
What is Graded Exposure in CBT?
In CBT is all about getting the client to face their regular or ongoing fears because avoiding actually makes the fear worse (through reinforcing fears each time they are avoided) and the best remedy is therefore to work with the client to help the client confront their fears. The difference with graded exposure is it is carried out much more gradually, taking little steps forward each time. This approach is more commonly used with extreme fears and allows the client to slowly confront their fears over an extended period of time. Graded exposure in layman's terms is simply letting the client take a series of steps rather than making them take a massive jump.
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