tillvänjning
Tillvänjning is a therapeutic technique used in the treatment of anxiety disorders, phobias and related conditions. The term, Swedish for “acclimatization,” refers to the gradual and controlled exposure of a person to a feared stimulus or situation with the goal of reducing the individual's emotional distress. It is a core component of exposure therapy and is grounded in the principle of classical conditioning, wherein an anxiety response can be diminished through repeated, non-threatening encounters with the stimulus.
In practice, tillvänjning usually follows a systematic protocol. First, the patient and therapist collaboratively identify the
Research supports tillvänjning as an effective intervention for a range of disorders, including specific phobias, social
Although the technique is generally safe, it can provoke temporary increases in distress. Therapists monitor tolerance