What is Systematic Desensitization? Basically it is confronting your fears or phobias. Did you ever hear someone say that the best thing to do when you get thrown off a horse is to get back on that horse. You face it and don't fear it to a point where it controls your life so that you never want to ride a horse again. You can find more information here: http://www.guidetopsychology.com/sysden.htm
