Exposure Therapy: parent/carer sheet
This resource introduces the core principles of exposure therapy, with a clear explanation of how gradual, supported exposure can help reduce anxiety over time.
Designed to support therapists in delivering psychoeducation to parents and carers, it helps them understand the ‘why’ behind exposure — and how to confidently support their child between sessions to maximise progress.
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Exposure Therapy: parent/carer sheet
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Exposure Therapy: parent/carer sheet
References and Further Reading
- Bennett, S., Myles-Hooton, P., Schleider, J. and Shafran, R. eds., 2022. Oxford Guide to Brief and low intensity interventions for children and young people. Oxford University Press.
- Franklin, C.L., Cuccurullo, L.A., Walton, J.L., Arseneau, J.R. and Petersen, N.J., 2017. Face to face but not in the same place: A pilot study of prolonged exposure therapy. Journal of Trauma & Dissociation, 18(1), pp.116-130.
- Kendall, P.C., Robin, J.A., Hedtke, K.A., Suveg, C., Flannery-Schroeder, E. and Gosch, E., 2005. Considering CBT with anxious youth? Think exposures. Cognitive and Behavioral Practice, 12(1), pp.136-148.
- Peterman, J.S., Read, K.L., Wei, C. and Kendall, P.C., 2015. The art of exposure: Putting science into practice. Cognitive and behavioral practice, 22(3), pp.379-392.
- Mobach, L., Oar, E. and Hudson, J.L., 2020. Exposure therapy for specific phobias in children and adolescents. In Exposure therapy for children with anxiety and OCD(pp. 165-191). Academic Press.
- Trivasse, H., Webb, T.L. and Waller, G., 2020. A meta-analysis of the effects of training clinicians in exposure therapy on knowledge, attitudes, intentions, and behavior. Clinical Psychology Review, 80, p.101887
- Whiteside, S.P., Sim, L.A., Morrow, A.S., Farah, W.H., Hilliker, D.R., Murad, M.H. and Wang, Z., 2020. A meta-analysis to guide the enhancement of CBT for childhood anxiety: exposure over anxiety management. Clinical child and family psychology review, 23, pp.102-121.