Question

Sam has been struggling with a lot of anxiety lately. He has an immense fear of snow.

Unfortunately, Sam lives in Michigan and there is a lot of snow where he lives. Sam shares that
when he thinks about snow, he thinks about being trapped under an avalanche and it leads to a
panic attack. He ends up staying in his house when it is snowing.
How could you use exposure therapy to help Sam overcome his fear of snow? Make sure to use
appropriate terminology that you have learned in this unit.
If Sam were seeing a cognitive based therapist how might they work to address Sam's irrational
thinking? Clearly identify which therapeutic approach you are talking about and utilize appropriate
terminology for that approach.

Answer 1

This Kid has a phobia which is a type of anxiety disorder defined by a persistent and excessive fear of an object or situation. The phobia typically results in a rapid onset of fear and is present for more than six months.

Anxiety is your body's natural response to stress. It's a feeling of fear or apprehension about what's to come. The first day of school, going to a job interview, or giving a speech may cause most people to feel fearful and nervous.

Sam has Chionophobia which is the fear of snow