Let's say that you have a strong fear of flying. To treat this fear, your therapist asks you to imagine being in a plane and flying until you are no longer showing anxiety. Your therapist has just used the technique of

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Implosion therapy involves the client being exposed to vivid, imagined situations related to their phobias or fears, such as flying in this case, until the anxiety diminishes. This technique does not involve real-life exposure but rather mental simulation of the feared situation.

Let's Say That You Have a Strong Fear of Flying