Systematic Desensitization Steps: 13 Techniques & Worksheets

Systematic Desensitization | Steps, Treatment & Examples

Systematic Desensitisation

Behind-the-scenes shenanigans 🎃 I’ve seen a few videos where horses are tied, unable to move away, head high, snorting, terrified, and clearly uncomfortable. Or they’re completely petrified and not moving at all, still, shut down, in learned helplessness. It doesn’t have to be that way! This was all done at liberty, using systematic desensitization and counter-conditioning, slow, thoughtful steps that help Peekaboo stay relaxed, confident and engaged. It also helps that I have a weird pony who’