flooding - AO3

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What is one strength of flooding as a therapy for phobias?
It is highly cost-effective
Why is flooding considered cost-effective?
It can work in as little as one long session, compared to multiple sessions required for other therapies like SD
What is the benefit of flooding’s cost-effectiveness in health systems like the NHS?
More people can be treated for the same cost compared to longer treatments like SD.
What is a major limitation of flooding?
It is a highly traumatic and unpleasant experience for many clients.
What did Schumacher et al. (2015) find about flooding?
Both participants and therapists rated flooding as significantly more stressful than SD.
What ethical issue does flooding raise?
High stress involved raises concerns, though informed consent can address this
How does the traumatic nature of flooding affect treatment outcomes?
It leads to higher dropout rates than SD
strength and limitation
(+) highly cost effective
(-) traumatic
Why might flooding be unsuitable for certain people?
It is too stressful for older adults, children, and people with heart conditions