Gardenia Is Trying to Avoid Thinking About the Near-Fatal Car

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Essay

Gardenia is trying to avoid thinking about the near-fatal car accident that she was in last year. She hasn't been able to drive to that side of the city since the accident. Her therapist has recommended that Gardenia participate in exposure treatments. Describe what this experience will entail, based on your knowledge of behaviour therapies.

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