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Graduated Social Exposure

“Graduated Social Exposure” is a short 30-minute practice from Zayenha Practice in the Social domain. A 10-step ladder (from "smile at a passerby" to "deliver a speech") climbed weekly. It draws on Exposure Therapy. You can read its goal and first step for free; the full practice with every step and the interactive part comes with Plus.

A 10-step ladder (from "smile at a passerby" to "deliver a speech") climbed weekly.

30 min Advanced

Goal

Build graduated tolerance for social situations via measured exposure.

Steps

1

List 10 social situations easiest to hardest.

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Expected Outcome

Immediate

You complete step 1 and feel proud.

Evidence base

School: Exposure Therapy

Founders: Joseph Wolpe · Edna Foa (1958)

Wolpe — Systematic Desensitization; Foa — Prolonged Exposure.

Frequently asked questions

How long does "Graduated Social Exposure" take?

This exercise takes about 30 minutes, practiced solo in a Behavioral format.

When will I notice the effect of "Graduated Social Exposure"?

You complete step 1 and feel proud. In the short term: In 10 weeks, you climb your full ladder.

Is "Graduated Social Exposure" evidence-based?

Yes — it draws on Exposure Therapy (Joseph Wolpe, Edna Foa (1958)). Wolpe — Systematic Desensitization; Foa — Prolonged Exposure.

Is "Graduated Social Exposure" suitable for beginners?

Its difficulty level is: Advanced. No external tools required — it can be practiced directly inside the platform.

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