Fear of Spiders Treatment

Click on the Setting Icon and choose the spider that you find most frightening.

Systematic Exposure is a technique that has been proven to be very effective for the treatment of specific phobias. This method involves the presentation of a fearful item, in this case spiders, along with a learned relaxation technique.

Over time, you have “learned” to overreact when you see a spider. You may run from the room or freeze until someone arrives to help you. This learned behavior is counterproductive and is often quite embarrassing. Systematic Exposure helps you decrease your reaction to spiders when you happen to see one.

You will practice relaxation techniques and you will be exposed to spiders. Over time, your reaction to the spiders will decrease. Instead of overreacting to the spider, you will learn to be more relaxed when you see spiders. In other words, you will “unlearn” the extreme response.

***IMPORTANT***
Before using the software, you need to read the Instructions. Please click on the "To Main Menu" button, Then click on the "Instructions" icon. You will be provided with instructions on how to use the software and you will learn the relaxation techniques that are necessary to help you overcome your phobia.