desenzibilizace
Desenzibilizace is a therapeutic technique used primarily in psychology and allergy treatment. In a psychological context, it refers to a process designed to reduce a person's emotional reactivity to a particular stimulus. This is often employed in the treatment of phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and anxiety disorders. The core principle involves gradually exposing the individual to the feared or distressing stimulus in a controlled and safe environment. This exposure is typically done at a low intensity, and as the individual becomes less anxious, the intensity of the stimulus is slowly increased. The aim is for the person to learn that the stimulus does not pose a real threat, thereby reducing their fear response. This can be achieved through various methods, including systematic desensitization, which often combines relaxation techniques with graded exposure.
In the field of allergy treatment, desenzibilizace, also known as immunotherapy, is a medical treatment aimed