This study compared imagery rescripting, in vivo exposure therapy and their combination in the treatment of snake fear. Imaginal ability was assessed pre-treatment, and was correlated with baseline avoidance. Snake fearful individuals were randomly assigned to cognitive therapy involving imagery rescripting, in vivo exposure, a combination of the two, or a relaxation control. All active treatment groups improved significantly more than the control group in both fearfulness and behavioral approach. There were no significant differences between the active treatment groups, although the combined treatment tended to be slightly more efficacious.

J Behav Ther Exp Psychiatry. 2007 Sep 21 Hunt M, Fenton M. University of Pennsylvania, 3720 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, PA 19104-6241, USA.

Posted: 12/24/2007



This article provided by The International Hypnosis Research Institute.

Enter your email address to subscribe to the IHRI Newsletter.

Freedom From Panic Attacks Freedom from Panic Attacks!This session is extremely effective because you’ll learn techniques to quickly and easily relax, even when you feel an attack coming on. Live yourlife without ever being blindsided by panic attacks again.

Alcohol Addiction No More Is your life out of control because of excessive reliance of alcohol? Are you reluctant to deal with this addiction in a public setting?Quit drinking in the privacy of your own home and you’ll learn how to strengthen the sober, non-alcoholic you.

Harness The Law of Attraction Your dominant thoughts become your reality. In fact, your brain and body actually restructure to fit how you think.This session will show you how to change your thoughts and change your life in ways that you’ve probably never imagined.