Members,
Do you struggle with anxiety? Today we will be looking at sample exposure plans to help you overcome your fears.
If you fear riding in the car as a passenger…
• Sit in the car, with a safe person & the engine off for 1 hour
• Sit in the car, with a safe person & the engine on for 1 hour
• Ride with a safe person driving on quiet streets at a quiet time of day for a half-hour
• Ride with a safe person driving on quiet streets at a quiet time of day for an hour
• Ride with a safe person driving on a busier street and busier time of day for ½ hour
• Ride with a safe person driving on a busier street and busier time of day for 1 hour
• Ride with a safe person on the freeway at a quiet time of day for 1 hour
• Ride with a safe person driving at a quiet time of the day to a specific place you want to go
• Repeat the previous step but during a busier time of day
Is riding in a car as a passenger a fear of yours?
Ashley, Health Educator
