"Facing Takeoff" - A Day-Long Workshop for Those Interested in Easing their Fear of Flying

Flying phobia is a highly prevalent anxiety disorder, which causes sufferers significant distress and life interference. There are multiple interventions addressing flying anxiety provided through airports, commercial airlines as well as online materials. However, these services either charge fees or do not provide any aircraft/airport simulation experience. Inventors at Nationwide Children’s Hospital have designed a unique workshop curriculum which includes PowerPoint slides, a video tape and participant handouts and experimental activities. This educational intervention facilitates increasing tolerance of and comfort with air travel.

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