Treatment of a boy's school phobia with in vivo systematic desensitization.

1989 ◽  
Vol 4 (4) ◽  
pp. 285-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel D. Houlihan ◽  
Robert N. Jones
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Desensitization ◽  
School Phobia

A Successful Adaptation of Systematic Desensitization in the Treatment of a Phobia of Babies

1985 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 59-64
Author(s):  
Michael Free ◽  
Margaret Beekhuis
Keyword(s):  
Young Woman ◽  
Skin Conductance ◽  
Treatment Strategy ◽  
Physiological Measures ◽  
Systematic Desensitization ◽  
Physiological Measure ◽  
One Year

A case study is presented of a young woman with an unusual phobia, a fear of babies. Barabasz's (1977) technique of systematic desensitization using psycho-physiological measures was chosen as the main treatment strategy. Difficulties arose as the client was unable to visualise scenes involving babies. Nor could she look at photographs of babies long enough for the hierarchy to be ordered using a psycho-physiological measure (skin conductance). A set of photographs was eventually used for the hierarchy, but it was ordered in terms of the length of time the client could look at the various photographs. Systematic desensitization was carried out using the set of photographs instead of imaginary scenes, together with some in vivo exposure in the latter stages of treatment. At termination the client could approach babies without discomfort. Improvement was maintained at one year follow-up.

Hypnosis and the Desensitization Behavior Therapies

1970 ◽  
Vol 27 (3) ◽  
pp. 787-794 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stuart B. Litvak
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Desensitization ◽  
Desensitization Therapy ◽  
Mental Operations

A distinction is made between desensitization techniques carried out in vivo and other modes of desensitization therapy (flooding, implosion, and systematic desensitization) which rely upon mental operations or processes. Research is reviewed and points are discussed which support a position supporting a relationship between variables and phenomena found in the desensitization therapies and those found in hypnosis. This relationship appears to be greatest in those desensitization therapies basing treatment upon the utilization of mental operations. Some new lines of research are then proposed.

Behavioural Treatment of Injection, Dental and Medical Phobias in Adolescents: A Case Study

1990 ◽  
Vol 18 (4) ◽  
pp. 311-316 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew R. Sanders ◽  
Lyndall Jones
Keyword(s):  
Skills Training ◽  
Self Report ◽  
Major Surgery ◽  
Medical Procedures ◽  
Systematic Desensitization ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Coping Skills Training

This case study describes the use of a multi component behavioural programme in the treatment of a 13-year-old girl with multiple phobias of injections, dental and medical procedures who faced major surgery within 6 months. The treatment involved coping skills training, systematic desensitization, in vivo desensitization with participant modelling and homework assignments. Measures of anxiety via SUDS ratings, behavioural approach tests and self-report measures demonstrated the effectiveness of the treatment program and the subsequent maintenance of treatment effects at 8 months follow-up.

A Case of Separation Anxiety Treated by in vivo Systematic Desensitization

1981 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 105-110 ◽  
Author(s):  
Margaret Ballard ◽  
William Yule
Keyword(s):  
Separation Anxiety ◽  
School Refusal ◽  
Systematic Desensitization ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
End Of Treatment

An 11-year-old boy who suffered panic and anxiety during separations from his mother was successfully treated by in vivo systematic desensitization in 10 sessions. His mother was actively involved in the treatment. The manifestations of separation anxiety in school had disappeared by the end of treatment. No further problems were shown at 3-month and 15-month follow-up. The case is discussed in the context of the behavioural treatment of school refusal.

A Humorous Demonstration of in Vivo Systematic Desensitization: The Case of Eraser Phobia

1997 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 270-271
Author(s):  
Timothy J. Lawson ◽  
Michael Reardon
Keyword(s):  
Role Playing ◽  
Systematic Desensitization

We present a technique for demonstrating in vivo systematic desensitization in an engaging, humorous, and informative manner. It involves role playing the treatment of a student who ostensibly has a phobia of chalkboard erasers (hence the reason he or she always sits at the back of the room). Students enjoyed the demonstration and believed it enhanced their understanding of systematic desensitization.

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