The Big Book of Exposures Innovative, Creative, and Effective CBT-Based Exposures for Treating Anxiety-Related Disorders

<p><b>As a clinician, do you suffer from "exposure phobia?" This breakthrough book offers 400 creative, innovative, and easy-to-implement exposure exercises to help you <i>and</i> your clients move past fears, energize treatment sessions, and improve</b> <b>client outcomes.</b></p> <p>In cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), <i>exposures</i> are the gold standard for treating anxiety-related disorders, including obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic, and phobias. But if you're like many therapists, you've likely encountered clients who are fearful or reluctant to exposure therapy. As a result, <i>you</i> may also shy away from doing exposures out of fear of worsening your client's anxiety or rupturing the client/therapist rapport. So, how can you find a new approach for using this effective--yet intimidating--treatment?</p> <p><i>The Big Book of Exposures</i> offers unconventional new exposures to help you provide the most effective treatment possible. In addition, you'll also find a comprehensive overview of exposure therapy; a rationale for its use in treating anxiety-related disorders; troubleshooting tips for dealing with common roadblocks, such as avoidance; and techniques for helping clients stay motivated during treatment.</p> <p>With this essential resource, you'll learn to create engaging and enjoyable exposure exercises to improve treatment outcomes and help your clients live better lives.</p>