Task 13. Another way of implementing systematic desensitization is hierarchy construction.

A. Narrate the example of hierarchy construction in the name of a client. Use the following patterns:

The psychologist suggested that I should…/The psychologist suggested doing

The psychologist made me do…

The psychologist asked me to do…

 

An example of a hierarchy of events associated with a fear of elevators:

A. Discuss riding an elevator with the therapist.

B. Look at the picture of an elevator.

C. Walk into the elevator.

D. Push the button for the elevator.

E. Walk into the elevator with a trusted person, disembark before the door closes.

F. Walk into the elevator with a trusted person; allow the door to close; then open the door and walk out.

G. Rise the elevator one floor with a trusted person, then walk down the stairts.

H. Ride the elevator one floor with a trusted person and ride the elevator back.

I. Ride the elevator alone.