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... > social science subjects > psychology > behavior mechanisms > behavior (psychology) > behavioral control > behavioral therapy > exposure therapy > imaginal procedures
... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > behavioral therapy > exposure therapy > imaginal procedures
... > social science subjects > psychology > applied psychology > clinical psychology > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > behavioral therapy > exposure therapy > imaginal procedures
... > social science subjects > counseling and psychotherapy > counseling programs > substance abuse treatment > treatment theories, research, techniques, strategies, and effectiveness > psychotherapy > cognitive behavioral therapy > behavioral therapy > exposure therapy > imaginal procedures

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imaginal procedures  

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  • Imaginal procedures are primarily used in exposure therapies for children with anxiety problems but are also often used to assist in the development of coping skills for a variety of child problems through the use of role plays or imagery in relaxation training or cognitive restructuring.

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