In Vivo Rationale

This video demonstrates the rationale for In vivo exposure, construction and refinement of the In Vivo hierarchy, development of the Subjective Units of Distress (SUDs) scale, and collaborative selection and assignment of initial In Vivo activities that the client will complete for homework. In Vivo exposure is generally introduced in session 2 or 2b of Prolonged Exposure therapy.

This video demonstrates the rationale for imaginal exposure to the trauma memory. Following the rationale, the therapist provides specific instructions and set-up prior to implementing imaginal exposure. One iteration of the trauma narrative is shown followed by a break in the dialogue. The video resumes at the end of imaginal exposure and is followed by brief emotional processing.​

This video demonstrates the rationale for In vivo exposure, construction and refinement of the In Vivo hierarchy, development of the Subjective Units of Distress (SUDs) scale, and collaborative selection and assignment of initial In Vivo activities that the client will complete for homework. In Vivo exposure is generally introduced in session 2 or 2b of Prolonged Exposure therapy.​