Intensive Treatment of Specific Phobias in Children and Adolescents

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

8-1-2009

Abstract

One-session treatment (OST), a variant of cognitive-behavioral therapy, combines graduated in vivo exposure, participant modeling, reinforcement, psychoeducation, cognitive challenges, and skills training in an intensive treatment model. Treatment is maximized to one 3-hour session. In this paper, we review the application of OST for specific phobia in youth and highlight practical matters related to OST and its use in a clinical setting. We also briefly review results of treatment outcome studies and suggest future directions for clinical research and practice. We conclude that OST is an efficient and efficacious treatment.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Cognitive and behavioral practice

First Page

294

Last Page

303

This document is currently not available here.

Share

COinS