Flooding
Flooding (medical)
Flooding (pronunciation: /ˈflʌdɪŋ/) is a term used in psychology and psychotherapy to refer to a therapeutic method where the patient is exposed to their fears or traumas in a safe and controlled environment. The aim of this method is to help the patient confront and manage their fears or traumas.
Etymology
The term 'flooding' is derived from the English word 'flood', which means to fill or cover with a large amount of water. In the context of psychology, it refers to the 'flooding' of the patient's consciousness with the object or situation that causes them fear or trauma.
Related Terms
- Exposure Therapy: A type of therapy that involves exposing the patient to the source of their fear or anxiety in a safe and controlled environment. Flooding is a form of exposure therapy.
- Systematic Desensitization: A type of therapy that involves gradually exposing the patient to their fear or anxiety, as opposed to the immediate and intense exposure used in flooding.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): A type of psychotherapy that aims to change patterns of thinking or behavior that are behind people's difficulties. Flooding can be used as a technique in CBT.
- Anxiety Disorders: A group of mental disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear. Flooding is often used as a treatment method for these disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Flooding
- Wikipedia's article - Flooding
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