Anxiety-based disorders are often characterized by struggles with anxiety sensitivity. Interoceptive exposure (IE) therapy is a well-validated treatment for improving anxiety sensitivity and reducing the occurrence of anxiety and panic attacks. Recent research has indicated both aerobic and resistance exercise training (RET) as novel approaches for addressing anxiety sensitivity, primarily for their ability to generate the physical sensations characteristic of anxiety. RET also works as a mastery experience, improving self-efficacy in addition to working as a form of IE therapy. This session will focus on teaching CTRSs from various settings the APIE process for RET as IE, both when working with individuals and in groups.
Learning Objectives:
- Define anxiety sensitivity and 5 common symptoms
- Identify 3 strategies for implementing RET in TR practice settings for both individuals and groups
- Identify at least one standardized assessment for testing outcomes of RET as IE in their specific setting
