Jocko Podcast Jocko Underground: It's Not Real. Getting Others Over Fear.
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Jun 23, 2025 Discover effective strategies to help children conquer their fears, focusing on exposure therapy and gradual desensitization. Learn practical tips for parents to navigate childhood anxieties, using humor and relatable examples. Explore personal stories of overcoming break-ups and embracing responsibility. Understand how to manage high-stress situations and adrenaline dumps, all while striving to become someone you can be proud of.
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Use Gradual Exposure Therapy
- Use exposure therapy to gradually reduce fear in children, progressing at the child's comfort level.
- Avoid forcing or surprising them, and counter fears with funny or non-threatening related images or media.
Normalize and Downplay Fear
- Show kids that scary movie elements are fake with behind-the-scenes glimpses and real joyful moments.
- Never make the fear a big deal or overly emphasize it to avoid reinforcing it.
Avoid Amplifying Fear
- Do not make a child's fear bigger than it is by reacting with excessive concern or seriousness.
- Respond to teasing or fear calmly, treating it lightly to prevent escalation.
