The Four Rules (Overcoming panic)

This resource outlines the principles of Graded Exposure, providing a structured approach that helps young people gradually confront feared situations.  

The resource is designed to provide a helpful reminder for young people about exposure tasks, encouraging them to build confidence step-by-step as they progress towards managing more challenging situations.  

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The Four Rules (Overcoming panic)

The Four Rules (Overcoming panic)

Free
The Four Rules (Overcoming panic)

The Four Rules (Overcoming panic)

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References and Further Reading

  • Pincus, D. B., Ehrenreich-May, J., Whitton, S. W., Mattis, S. G., & Barlow, D. H. (2010). Cognitive-behavioral treatment of panic disorder in adolescence. Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, 39(5), 638–649 https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2010.501288.
  • Peterman, J. S., Carper, M. M., & Kendall, P. C. (2016). Testing the Habituation-Based Model of Exposures for Child and Adolescent Anxiety. Journal of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology, pp. 1–11 https://doi.org/10.1080/15374416.2016.1163707.
  • Waite, P. (2022). Protocol for a randomised controlled feasibility study examining the efficacy of brief cognitive therapy for the treatment of panic disorder in adolescents (PANDA). Pilot and Feasibility Studies, 8(1) https://doi.org/10.1186/s40814-022-01009-z.
  • Hoffman , E. C. , & Mattis , S. G. ( 2000 ). A developmental adaptation of panic control treatment for panic disorder in adolescence . Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 7 , 253 – 261.
  • Micco , J. A. , Choate-Summers , M. L. , Ehrenreich , J. T. , Pincus , D. B. , & Mattis , S. G. ( 2007 ). Identifying efficacious treatment components of Panic Control Treatment for Adolescents: A preliminary investigation . Child & Family Behavior Therapy , 29 ( 4 ), 1 – 23.