Types of Exposure Therapy
Below are some common forms of exposure therapy:
– Imaginal exposure: People need to imagine the trigger vividly. For instance, those who have fear about water would be asked by the therapist to imagine being on the sand close to the sea.
– In vivo exposure: People need to face their anxiety in real life. For instance, those with ophidiophobia, they may be asked to interact with a snake.
– Interoceptive exposure: A therapist will trigger a physical sensation to prove that it is harmless even when you have fear.
– Virtual reality exposure: This type uses certain technologies in circumstances when it is challenging to face the cause of anxiety in real life. For instance, a flight simulator may be used for those who are afraid of flying. [2]
