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Psychological desensitization therapy

Known as: Desensitization, Psychological, Desensitizations (Psychology), Desensitization therapy 
A behavior therapy technique in which deep muscle relaxation is used to inhibit the effects of graded anxiety-evoking stimuli.
National Institutes of Health

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Behavior TherapyPsychotherapy
Educational aspectslegislation & jurisprudencestandards characteristics

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Implosive Therapy

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2010
2010
Clinical study on combined acupuncture and psychological desensitization therapy for anxiety due to heroin addiction
摘要目的观察针灸结合心理脱敏治疗海洛因成瘾者焦虑症状及抑制心理渴求的临床疗效。方法将90 例海洛因成瘾者随机分为治疗组(45 例)和对照组(45 例)。 治疗组采用针灸结合心理脱敏治疗, 每次30 min, 一星期治疗2次, 共治疗8… 
Review
2006
Review
2006
Experimental and Modeling Studies of Desensitization of P 2 X 3 Receptors
The function of ATP-activated P2X3 receptors involved in pain sensation is modulated by desensitization, a phenomenon poorly… 
Review
1998
Review
1998
A N E F F E C T I V E Tr E at M E N T F O R P H O B I a S
Behavioral therapy techniques for treating phobias often includes graded exposure of the patient to anxiety-producing stimuli… 
1987
1987
The effects of psychological desensitization on levels of patient comfort during oral surgical procedures.
The efficacy of psychological desensitization to reduce clinical pain associated with oral surgery was compared to diazepam plus… 
1987
1987
The effects of psychological desensitization on levels of patient comfort during oral surgical procedures.
1979
1979
An investigation of the effects of thermal training paired with coping-imagery desensitization on counselor trainee anxiety