How To Use Exposure and Response Prevention With A Child

How To Do Exposure and Response Prevention With A Child

This video was very unplanned, but the opportunity came to show how to use exposure and response prevention with a child. My 1-year-old was very unsure about the fast-moving clouds outside. Instead of accommodating, we choose to do an exposure.
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👉Let's go through what an exposure looks like for a child. Even a 1-year-old.

👉How to do an exposure with a child.
👉How to not accommodate an anxious child.
👉How to use mindfulness with a child.
👉How to recognize when a child is anxious.

It is important for children to learn that their brains can send false danger signals.

Remember, when it comes to your OCD and anxiety; it is your job to "Face The Unknown". ⠀ DISCLOSURE: Although I am a licensed therapist. This video is not intended to replace medical advice. This is for information purposes only and should not be used to replace the guidance of a local mental health professional.⠀

ERP with a child

ERP with a 1 year old