Gradually Approaching a Feared Stimulus While Maintaining Relaxation Describes the Therapy

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Essay

Gradually approaching a feared stimulus while maintaining relaxation describes the therapy technique known as __________.

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Definitions:

American Existentialists

Scholars and philosophers in the United States who explore existentialism—a philosophical theory that emphasizes individual freedom, choice, and personal responsibility.

Medard Boss

A Swiss psychotherapist and psychiatrist known for his work on psychosomatic medicine and his collaboration with existentialist philosophers.

Transference

Transference is a phenomenon in psychotherapy where a patient redirects feelings for others, often from childhood, onto the therapist.

I-Thou Experience

A concept in humanistic psychology that refers to an authentic, meaningful relationship where individuals relate to each other in their entirety, beyond roles or personas.