Saturday, January 10, 2009

Systematic Desensitization as a treatment for phobias: Part II

Another factor to be considered before applying this treatment method is the overall emotionall wellness of the client. This is why it is necessary to first conduct a psychological or clinical evaluation of the client including any past medical or psychiatric history to determine if the subject is an ideal candidate for this treatment method. If the client has other psychological conditions, particularly those that would compound the symptoms of a simple phobia then this treatment method may not be the most effective. Ideally, the client will have no major psychological issues, particularly any serious clinical issues including personality disorders that might otherwise complicate the treatment methods for the simple phobia.

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