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. 2009 Aug 1;16(3):294-303.
doi: 10.1016/j.cbpra.2008.12.008.

Intensive Treatment of Specific Phobias in Children and Adolescents

Thompson E Davis 3rd  1 , Thomas H Ollendick, Lars-Göran Ost
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Intensive Treatment of Specific Phobias in Children and Adolescents

Thompson E Davis 3rd et al. Cogn Behav Pract. .

Abstract

One-session treatment (OST), a variant of cognitive-behavioral therapy, combines graduated in vivo exposure, participant modeling, reinforcement, psychoeducation, cognitive challenges, and skills training in an intensive treatment model. Treatment is maximized to one 3-hour session. In this paper, we review the application of OST for specific phobia in youth and highlight practical matters related to OST and its use in a clinical setting. We also briefly review results of treatment outcome studies and suggest future directions for clinical research and practice. We conclude that OST is an efficient and efficacious treatment.

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