Reversed Psychology - How It Tricks the Mind Out of Its Neuroses

Therapists can use paradoxical intention to treat people with anxiety, fear, phobias, and even insomnia. This video explores the ideas behind this technique and how it works. It's not surprising that people tend to avoid situations that evoke fear in them. But according to Victor Frankel, this flight from fear is the starting point of any anxiety neurosis. The endeavor of avoiding fear ironically strengthens it.