Monday, May 9, 2011

... treatment for phobias in the philippines ... (life coach, counselor, psychotherapist, psychologist, psychiatrist)

the beautiful and spritely iya villania visited me at my clinic for an interview on fears and phobias.
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i gave her the following tidbits of information: fear is a normal emotion which warns us of impending danger. when the fear is irrational and intense, then it is classified as a phobia. phobias are best treated through a combination of exposure therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and relaxation exercises. other helpful interventions include art therapy, hypnotherapy, basic talk therapy, family support, support groups, and even a change in diet (low sugar and low caffeine).
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at the end of the interview, iya felt comfortable enough to confide in me about her deepest and darkest fear: "it's ipis cuz its nakakadiri." hehe! funny girl!

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