Ben nearly drowned as a child and has since developed a deep fear of not only swimming, but all water in general. When Ben seeks help from Dr. Brown, the first thing Dr. Brown does is take Ben to a swimming pool and force him to get into the water. Dr. Brown is using:

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Dr. Brown is using an in vivo exposure therapy, which involves directly exposing the person to the feared object or situation in real life, in this case, forcing Ben to get into the water.

Ben Nearly Drowned as a Child and Has Since Developed