UNDERSTAND & CURE YOUR EMETOPHOBIA VIDEO SERIES
The complete Understand & Cure Your Emetophobia series: why emetophobia develops, honest answers to the questions emetophobes ask most, how to break the fear cycle using ERP, how to support a loved one, how to maintain recovery, and how to know when you've gotten better. Developed by the emetophobia specialists at CABT, one of the only practices in the greater Philadelphia area dedicated exclusively to emetophobia treatment.
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What You’ll Learn
WHY EMETOPHOBIA DEVELOPES
Explore the origins of emetophobia through the lens of medicine, neurology, and psychology, including the role of trauma, high sensitivity, and co-occurring conditions like OCD and anxiety.
COMMON EMETOPHOBIA QUESTIONS & ANSWERS
Our clinical team answers questions like “Will I ever not have emetophobia?” and more, that we hear most from emetophobes directly, honestly, and without sugarcoating.
HOW THE EMETOPHOBIA FEAR CYCLE WORKS & HOW TO BREAK WITH ERP
Understand how the fear cycle works, and what exactly keeps it going. Learn how to break the fear cycle using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and building your personalized fear hierarchy.
HOW TO HELP A LOVED ONE WITH EMETOPHOBIA
Learn what your loved one with emetophobia wishes you understood, the well-meaning behaviors that unintentionally make the fear worse, and how to offer support that actually encourages recovery.
Learn mindfulness, ACT principles, the WWND technique, and practical strategies for handling setbacks so a hard day never means starting over.
HOW TO MAINTAIN EMETOPHOBIA RECOVERY
AM I RECOVERED?
Recovery from emetophobia doesn't always feel the way you expect. Get a clear definition of what recovery actually means, recognize the common doubts that show up near recovery.
TOP 10 TIPS FOR ELIMINATING SAFETY BEHAVIORS
Learn exactly what safety behaviors are, why they're keeping your emetophobia alive, and get ten concrete strategies to begin eliminating them, one of the most essential steps on the path to recovery.
WHY IS VOMIT ALWAYS ON MY MIND EVEN THOUGH I HATE IT?
Understand why emetophobia creates obsessive thoughts about vomit even when you hate it, what makes this fear uniquely different from other phobias, and how to finally reduce the mental noise.
WHY YOUR BODY FREAKS OUT & DISARMING THE PANIC RESPONSE
Learn what's happening in your body when an emetophobia trigger hits, why the panic response feels out of your control, and how to disarm it so triggers no longer send you into a spiral.
PREGNANCY, PARENTING, AND EMETOPHOBIA
Get honest guidance on navigating pregnancy fears, doing ERP while pregnant, and raising children as an emetophobe, so fear doesn't get to make the biggest decisions of your life for you.
Is this emetophobia video bundle right for me?
This bundle is for you if:
You want the complete foundation for understanding and overcoming emetophobia in one place
You're ready to commit fully to your recovery and want every tool, roadmap, and answer available
You want to understand why emetophobia developed, how to break the fear cycle using ERP, and how to maintain lasting recovery
You're a family member, partner, or caregiver who wants a comprehensive understanding of emetophobia from every angle
You're a mental health professional looking for a complete client-facing resource to supplement emetophobia treatment
You want the best value, the complete series at a $15 discount
Explore the Understand & Cure Your Emetophobia Video Series
Understanding the Origins of Fear
FAQs
You Asked, We Answered
ERP Treatment & Recovery Roadmap
A Guide for Families & Caregivers
How to Know When You've Gotten Better
Tools & Strategies to Stay Better
Break the Cycle
How to Stop Obsessive Thoughts
Disarming the Body’s Panic Response
A Guide for Parents & Expecting Parents
Not finding what you're looking for?
We are always trying to enhance our emetophobia resources for you. If you’re not seeing a topic that you are interested in, let us know! We’re excited to hear from you.
Meet Your Emetophobia Experts
With over 20 years of clinical experience and a lifetime of living with emetophobia, these experts specialize in empirically supported treatments that effectively address the debilitating symptoms of emetophobia for patients.
David Yusko, PsyD
Co-founder of CABT and one of the most experienced emetophobia specialists in the world, Dr. Yusko has spent over 20 years helping patients overcome emetophobia using Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP). He has trained thousands of therapists in emetophobia treatment and co-authored Gag Reflections with his former patient, Dara Lovitz.
Dara Lovitz
Dara is a recovered emetophobe who spent decades living with a fear of vomiting that controlled nearly every aspect of her life — until she worked with Dr. Yusko and found her way to recovery. She has since co-authored Gag Reflections and co-leads the Understand & Cure Your Emetophobia video series to help others find the same freedom she did. Her honesty, humor, and firsthand experience make her one of the most relatable voices in the emetophobia recovery community.
Looking for One-on-One Emetophobia Treatment?
If you're ready to work directly with an emetophobia specialist, whether in person in the Philadelphia area or virtually, our clinical team at CABT is here to help. Explore personalized, expert-led treatment tailored specifically to you.
Frequently Asked Questions About Emetophobia Video Series
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This course is virtual via online videos.
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No, this series is designed to be used independently as a self-guided resource. That said, working with a specialized emetophobia therapist alongside the series can accelerate your progress significantly. If you're ready to explore therapy, learn about emetophobia treatment at CABT.
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There is no right order! Feel free to choose which video feels most aligned with where you are in your emetophobia journey and what you’d like to learn.
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Both options are available. Each video can be purchased individually, or you can purchase the videos 1-3, videos 3-6, or the full 6-video bundle at a discounted rate. If you're unsure where to start, Video 1 is the natural entry point, and many people find that once they watch the first video, they want the rest.
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Each video is approximately 25-40 minutes long and can be watched at your own pace. You can pause, rewind, and rewatch as many times as you need, there's no expiration on your access.
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Yes, the series is appropriate for older teenagers and can be a helpful resource for adolescents who are beginning to understand their emetophobia. For younger children, we recommend working directly with a therapist rather than a self-guided program. CABT treats emetophobia in children and teenagers. Contact us to learn more.
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Video 2 covers ERP and exposure therapy in depth and walks you through how to build your own fear hierarchy, but the series itself does not require you to do exposures to benefit from it. Understanding how exposure works and why it's effective is valuable on its own, and many people find that learning the framework makes them more ready and willing to begin exposure work when the time is right.
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This series gives you the knowledge, framework, and tools to understand emetophobia and begin your recovery independently. Working with a CABT therapist provides personalized, one-on-one guidance, a clinician who knows your specific triggers, tailors your treatment plan, and supports you through the hard parts in real time. Many people use the series as a starting point and transition to therapy when they're ready. Learn about emetophobia treatment at CABT.
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Yes, the video How to Help Your Loved One Who Has Emetophobia was created specifically for family members and caregivers and covers what your loved one wishes you understood, the well-meaning behaviors that unintentionally reinforce the fear, and how to offer support that encourages recovery. The rest of the series is also valuable for family members who want a deeper understanding of what their loved one is experiencing and why.
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Most emetophobia content online is created by sufferers sharing their personal experiences, which is valuable, but not the same as clinical guidance. This series was developed by Dr. David Yusko, one of the world's leading emetophobia specialists with over 20 years of clinical experience, and Dara Lovitz, a recovered emetophobe who was Dr. Yusko's patient. That combination of deep clinical expertise and authentic lived experience is rare, and it's what makes this series unlike anything else available.
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Absolutely, and we encourage it. Many therapists recommend the series as a supplement to emetophobia treatment because it reinforces the core concepts of ERP and gives patients additional tools to work with between sessions. If your current therapist is not familiar with emetophobia specifically, sharing this series with them may also be a helpful starting point for your work together.
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