Behav Res Ther July 2014 PMID 24864005

Maximizing exposure therapy: an inhibitory learning approach.

Michelle G Craske, Michael Treanor, Christopher C Conway, Tomislav Zbozinek, Bram Vervliet

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The discussions emphasize the study's practical relevance and innovative approach, with several posters mentioning how the inhibitory learning model aligns with their clinical experiences, such as statements like 'Super cool translational foundation' and references to the study's strategies for maximizing exposure therapy. The tone combines technical references with personal endorsements, reflecting strong interest and engagement in adapting these techniques.

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Abstract in brief

  • This article explains how to improve exposure therapy by focusing on an inhibitory learning approach, which aims to strengthen the brain's ability to inhibit fear rather than just habituate to it.
  • It provides practical strategies for clinicians, such as creating expectancy violations, using varied contexts, and emphasizing retrieval cues, to make the therapy more effective for different anxiety disorders.
  • The paper includes case studies demonstrating how these techniques can be applied to disorders like OCD, PTSD, social anxiety, phobias, and panic disorder, helping clinicians distinguish this method from traditional fear reduction approaches.

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Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
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@DuaneBooysen_ @CarmenMcLeanPhD @jonathanstea @DrDanPsych @EmilyBilekPhd @DrAmeliaAldao @BianchiKristin There you go! Craske, M. G., Treanor, M., Conway, C. C., Zbozinek, T., & Vervliet, B. (2014). Maximizing exposure therapy: An inhibitory learning approach. Behaviour research and therapy, 58, 10-23.

Sep 5, 2019 · 5 likes · 12,405 followers View post →
Kean J. HSU
@keanjhsu · X

6) Circling back to Michelle's work but this time in inhibitory learning (https://t.co/lKY8cyZv1X) Super cool translational foundation! The inhibitory learning model is how I conceptualize Tx most forms of anxiety, as my clinical supervisees will attest. Seems to work out well!

Dec 18, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,636 followers View post →
Молодая Набиулина
@SemenSvalov · X

@datepsych Consider this study that showed that exposure therapy is still effective even if it`s not decreasing anxiety: https://t.co/8nWLDD8rvm

Jun 12, 2023 · 2 likes · 17 followers View post →
Maria Isa | #DankeSeb
@IsabelMiaa · X

FARNESE e a PERSONALIDADE BORDERLINE | Psicologia Berserk https://t.co/vb3s9lVr0e via @YouTube

Nov 25, 2024 · 1 like · 1,065 followers View post →
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@lejonidegran · X

@lakens I’m a clinicial psychologist, so: Craske, M. G., Treanor, M., Conway, C. C., Zbozinek, T., & Vervliet, B. (2014). Maximizing exposure therapy: an inhibitory learning approach. Behaviour research and therapy, 58, 10–23.

Mar 25, 2020 · 1 like · 662 followers View post →
Thomas Matheve
@ThomasMatheve · X

@LSaugman @LSharpeUSYD @meuldersann Just a few suggestions that might be helpful. Lots more obvs :) https://t.co/Sfo1DvDySR https://t.co/0lV3S78hLO https://t.co/vnJyPDknnD

Nov 12, 2022 · 1 like · 308 followers View post →

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Maria Isa | #DankeSeb
@IsabelMiaa · X

FARNESE e a PERSONALIDADE BORDERLINE | Psicologia Berserk https://t.co/vb3s9lVr0e via @YouTube

Nov 25, 2024 · 1 like · 1,065 followers View post →
Nora Skjerdingstad
@NSkjerdingstad · X

You can find the original study here: https://t.co/oRtH3JFmhT.

Oct 10, 2024 · 1 like · 194 followers View post →
Молодая Набиулина
@SemenSvalov · X

@datepsych Consider this study that showed that exposure therapy is still effective even if it`s not decreasing anxiety: https://t.co/8nWLDD8rvm

Jun 12, 2023 · 2 likes · 17 followers View post →
Thomas Matheve
@ThomasMatheve · X

@LSaugman @LSharpeUSYD @meuldersann Just a few suggestions that might be helpful. Lots more obvs :) https://t.co/Sfo1DvDySR https://t.co/0lV3S78hLO https://t.co/vnJyPDknnD

Nov 12, 2022 · 1 like · 308 followers View post →
Junanan
@noguanan · X

@IreneFPinto Por ejemplo: https://t.co/wd7A9YFNHs https://t.co/X1T3B5VwfV

Jun 8, 2021 · 4,956 followers View post →
Eric Thrailkill
@EricThrailkill · X

(Craske, Treanor, Conway, Zbozinek, & Vervliet, 2014) Maximizing exposure therapy: An inhibitory learning approach https://t.co/WopiRyD6mU

Sep 29, 2020 · 153 followers View post →
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@lejonidegran · X

@lakens I’m a clinicial psychologist, so: Craske, M. G., Treanor, M., Conway, C. C., Zbozinek, T., & Vervliet, B. (2014). Maximizing exposure therapy: an inhibitory learning approach. Behaviour research and therapy, 58, 10–23.

Mar 25, 2020 · 1 like · 662 followers View post →
Kean J. HSU
@keanjhsu · X

6) Circling back to Michelle's work but this time in inhibitory learning (https://t.co/lKY8cyZv1X) Super cool translational foundation! The inhibitory learning model is how I conceptualize Tx most forms of anxiety, as my clinical supervisees will attest. Seems to work out well!

Dec 18, 2019 · 3 likes · 1,636 followers View post →
Capital OCD and Anxiety Practice
@CapitalOCD · X

Last week’s research article in our team meeting was reviewing inhibitory learning in anxiety/OVD treatment: Maximizing Exposure Therapy: An Inhibitory Learning Approach https://t.co/AhafkOuym7

Oct 16, 2019 · 53 followers View post →
Association for Behavioral and Cognitive Therapies
@ABCTNOW · X

@DuaneBooysen_ @CarmenMcLeanPhD @jonathanstea @DrDanPsych @EmilyBilekPhd @DrAmeliaAldao @BianchiKristin There you go! Craske, M. G., Treanor, M., Conway, C. C., Zbozinek, T., & Vervliet, B. (2014). Maximizing exposure therapy: An inhibitory learning approach. Behaviour research and therapy, 58, 10-23.

Sep 5, 2019 · 5 likes · 12,405 followers View post →