The A-Z Guide to Exposure

Creative ERP Activities for 75 Childhood Fears

Dawn Huebner author Erin Neely author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Jessica Kingsley Publishers

Published:19th Jan '23

Should be back in stock very soon

The A-Z Guide to Exposure cover

This guide offers 75 creative activities to help children conquer various fears. The A-Z Guide to Exposure is an essential resource for mental health professionals.

In The A-Z Guide to Exposure, mental health professionals will find a comprehensive toolkit designed to help children aged 5 to 10 confront and overcome their fears. This practical guide includes 75 innovative lists of exposure activities tailored to address a variety of childhood anxieties, from common concerns like clowns and separation anxiety to more specific issues such as picky eating and the fear of vomiting. Each activity is crafted to engage children in a way that is both fun and therapeutic, making it easier for them to face their fears head-on.

The art of exposure therapy is all about striking the right balance in challenges presented to young patients. When done correctly, these activities can lead to significant breakthroughs in a child's ability to manage anxiety. The A-Z Guide to Exposure provides evidence-based strategies that are easy to follow, ensuring that practitioners can implement them effectively in their sessions. The guide is organized in an accessible A-Z format, allowing for quick reference and application in various therapeutic contexts.

This resource is not just a collection of activities; it is a vital component of any mental health professional's library. By incorporating the creative and actionable ideas found in The A-Z Guide to Exposure, therapists can empower children to navigate their fears, ultimately leading to improved mental health outcomes and a brighter outlook on life.

The A-to-Z Guide belongs in the tool kit of every therapist who treats anxiety disorders. Succinct yet comprehensive overview of exposure-based therapy and why it works. Innovative, effective, and fun interventions. -- Sandra Whitehouse, Ph.D., Senior Director, Child Mind Institute
Creative and effective, this book belongs on the shelf of every anxiety and OCD therapist. -- Natasha Daniels, Anxiety and OCD Therapist, Creator of ATParentingSurvival.com
The A-Z Guide To Exposure is an excellent resource for therapists and trainees! In this easy-to-use reference, the authors share creative, targeted exposure ideas for a wide range of fears through the lens of experienced child psychologists. It is a "must-have" CBT resource for clinicians who provide exposure therapy for childhood anxiety disorders, OCD, and related disorders. -- Marla W. Deibler, PsyD, Faculty, IOCDF Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI)

ISBN: 9781839973222

Dimensions: 244mm x 172mm x 10mm

Weight: 340g

192 pages