Dr. Jonathan Abramowitz on the Inhibitory Learning Model of Exposure and the treatment of anxiety

Sanity

English - July 02, 2022 17:43 - 1 hour - 83.7 MB
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On this episode of Sanity, Dr. Jason Duncan and Dr. Jon Abramowitz discuss the treatment of exposure for anxiety disorders, including OCD. Dr. Abramowitz is an internationally recognized expert in anxiety and OCD, and he has published countless books and articles about the topic. Dr. Abramowitz differentiates between the traditional model of exposure therapy, habituation, and the new model, inhibitory learning. This new model is beginning to gain traction in the treatment of anxiety disorders due to its focus on learning feared situations are not as scary as previously believed and individuals can manage anxiety should it arise. The inhibitory learning model is linked to better long-term treatment outcomes. Dr. Abramowitz emphasizes therapists can still utilize habituation, but it is important to recognize when habituation is not effectively targeting anxiety. He discusses other pitfalls of exposure therapy and breaks down various components to be utilized within exposures. Dr. Abramowitz provides countless examples of these techniques applied to clinical situations. Tune in to learn more about exposure and the development of the inhibitory learning model!

Resources and Links:

Exposure Therapy for Anxiety: Principles and Practice:

https://www.amazon.com/Exposure-Therapy-Anxiety-Principles-Practice/dp/146250969X

Clinical Handbook of Fear and Anxiety: Maintenance Processes and Treatment Mechanisms

https://www.amazon.com/Clinical-Handbook-Fear-Anxiety-Maintenance/dp/1433830655/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=abramowitz+clinical+handbook&qid=1573923646&sr=8-2

Getting Over OCD: 10-Step Workbook

https://www.amazon.com/Getting-Over-OCD-Second-Self-Help/dp/1462529704

The Family Guide to Getting Over OCD:

https://www.amazon.com/s?k=the+family+guide+to+getting+over+ocd&i=stripbooks

Articles by Michelle Craske:

https://www.researchgate.net/scientific-contributions/Michelle-G-Craske-39584843

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