Build an Exposure Ladder: break a fear into manageable steps
Facing fears step by step can help reduce anxiety over time. An exposure ladder breaks a fear into smaller, manageable steps so you can build confidence gradually.
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What does the Build an Exposure Ladder Activity cover?
- The fear or situation you are working on
- The easiest version of facing it
- Three steps of gradually increasing difficulty
- The hardest version at the top
Who is this Build an Exposure Ladder Activity for?
Helpful if you:
😰 Avoid situations because of anxiety
🪜 Want to face a fear step by step rather than all at once
📈 Are ready to start building confidence gradually
For therapists:
Build the exposure ladder collaboratively in session after the Exposure Therapy for Anxiety course, then assign the client to work through steps between sessions. Pair it with Exposure Anxiety Tracking to record each attempt. Fully HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
Dr Harriet Mellotte
Clinical Psychologist & CBT Therapist, BABCP
“Offload is a fantastic resource for both clients and therapists. The world of CBT has been lacking an app which enables the sharing of CBT worksheets and homework tasks between clients and therapists, but Offload completely does this, making the service we offer more professional and the benefits to clients greater.”
Are you a therapist?
Assign this therapy tool and 200+ other interactive tools directly to your clients. Build personalised care plans, customise tools, and review client responses before sessions. HIPAA and GDPR compliant.
Explore Offload for therapistsReferences
Foa, E. B., & Kozak, M. J. (1986). Emotional processing of fear. Psychological Bulletin. Craske, M. G., et al. (2014). Maximizing exposure therapy. Behaviour Research and Therapy. Abramowitz, J. S. (2013). The Practice of Exposure Therapy.
