Imagery Rescripting and Imaginal Exposure for Social Anxiety: Mechanisms and Outcomes in an Analog Sample

Imagery Based Interventions for the Treatment of Anxiety Related Disorders: Mechanisms and Optimizing Outcomes

This study will recruit 100 participants who self-report high symptoms of social anxiety (Social phobia inventory >30). Participants will be randomly assigned to receive either one analog intervention of Imagery Rescripting (IR) or Imaginal Exposure. We will test the efficacy and mechanisms behind each interventions.

After being informed about the study potential risks, all patients giving written informed consent will undergo screening to determine eligibility for study entry. They will be randomly assigned to two conditions (Imagery rescripting Vs. Imaginal exposure) at a 1:1 ratio. Participants will attend three ~1 hour online ZOOM sessions (pre-assessment and measurement, intervention, and post assessment and measurement).

Assessors will be blind to the treatment condition.

Inclusion Criteria: SPIN scores >= 30 -

Exclusion Criteria:

can't report a negative imagery related to a future social scenario. Attending active psychotherapy sessions.

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