Megan's daughter Kayla was afraid of dogs. Megan took Kayla to a therapist to help her overcome her fear but was surprised when the therapist brought a dog into the room. At first Kayla was asked to watch from across the room as the therapist showed her how to approach and pet the dog and not grab its tail. Eventually, Kayla was asked to come over and mimic the behavior she had observed. After just a few sessions, Kayla was no longer fearful of dogs. What technique did the therapist use with Kayla?

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The therapist used participant modeling, where the child observes and then mimics the behavior in a controlled environment with a trained professional and a calm dog. This approach can be effective in helping overcome specific fears and phobias.

Megan's Daughter Kayla Was Afraid of Dogs