Why Mindfulness & Meditation Might not be the answer for Phobias
In the last 20+ years there has been an explosion of interest, both in and out of the therapy world, in mindfulness and meditation as a therapeutic technique. Mindfulness based…
The Problem with Psychedelic and Ketamine Therapies
It seems like psychedelics and ketamine are the newest “craze” in the therapy world these days. Therapists can now get trained in how to administer ketamine assisted psychotherapy for Post…
5 Reasons Exposure Therapy Doesn’t Work For Fear of Flying
If you search online for the most common and most effective treatment for phobia, you will find that Exposure Treatment is most often cited. Exposure therapy for phobias involves gradually…
Total Reset Method – Clinically Proven Research
The Total Reset method is derived from a Neuro Linguistic Programming technique called Visual-Kinesthetic Dissociation, also known as the Rewind Technique. It was developed by the founders of NLP, Richard…
Why Anti-Anxiety Meds Really Don’t Help with Flying Phobia
Over the years I have heard from many people that they have tried using anti-anxiety drugs like Klonopin or Xanax to deal with their fear of flying. While these meds can…
What Therapy is Best for Fear of Flying?
There are many therapies out there that address anxieties, worries, and fears. But no single therapy approach today has been specifically developed for flying phobia or fear of flying. The therapies…
Virtual Reality and Psychotherapy / How I use it for Aviophobia
While Virtual Reality technology (VR) has been around for several decades, recent advancements have made it more ‘real’ like than ever before. That’s one reason why VR has emerged among…
The Problem With EMDR for Flying Phobia and Trauma
I recently heard from a person whose trauma was so severe and spanned most of her childhood that she developed DID (Dissociative Identity Disorder), a rare condition previously known as…
Ten Step Flight Anxiety CBT Worksheet
Many people search for and inquire about cognitive strategies for dealing with flight anxiety. So here is a standard Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Worksheet for mild to moderate flight anxiety. By regularly using…
How Do I Overcome My Fear of Flying?
More than likely you are here reading this because you are tired. Tired of trying breathing techniques or taking meds. Tired of avoiding flying and missing out on family gatherings,…