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Understanding Common Phobias and Treatments

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A SAMPLE PRESENTATION

TOPIC: TALK ABOUT PHOBIAS.


WHAT IS A PHOBIA?

• An irrational fear
WHAT IS A PHOBIA?

• A fear at an extreme level

FEAR
THREE COMMON PHOBIAS

Claustrophobia Acrophobia Cynophobia


CLAUSTROPHOBIA

Claustrophobia
• Fear of small, closed spaces
• Elevators
• Windowless rooms
• Congested highway
ACROPHOBIA

Acrophobia
• Fear of heights
• not always up
CYNOPHOBIA

Cynophobia
• Fear of dogs
• Barking dogs
• Being around with dogs
CAUSES OF PHOBIAS

Causes of
Phobias

Genetic Environmental
Factors Factors
CAUSES OF PHOBIAS

Genetic Factors

Parents with a phobia

Relatives with anxiety disorder


CAUSES OF PHOBIAS

Environmental Factors

Earlier experience

Childhood trauma

Being abused or bullied

Claustrophobia: Being kept in a small


place
Acrophobia: Falling down

Cynophobia: Being attacked by a dog


TREATMENT

• Self-exposure
(in small steps)
• Photos
• Videos
• Real object/thing
TREATMENT

• Reading
TREATMENT

• Medical help
• Therapies
• Medication

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