The present case report examines the potential advantages of incorporating cue-controlled relaxation within a systematic desensitization paradigm to develop a self-control skill for anxiety reduction. The procedural steps involved in incorporating the two techniques are outlined, and case history material is presented which illustrates the successful application of the combined technique.
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