UNDERSTAND & CURE YOUR EMETOPHOBIA VIDEO SERIES
When an emetophobia trigger hits, your body reacts before your brain can catch up, and most people unknowingly make the panic worse. This video breaks down the mind-body connection in emetophobia, explains the fight, flight, and freeze response, and teaches you how to disarm your body's panic reaction. 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
THE MIND-BODY CONNECTION IN EMETOPHOBIA
Learn why your brain’s thoughts affect the way your body physically reacts to triggers.
THE FIGHT OR FLIGHT RESPONSE
Understand what is happening in your body when you go into fight, flight, or freeze mode.
WHAT YOU’RE DOING THAT MAKES THE PANIC WORSE
Discover what you could be doing that is making your panic worse.
COMMON OBSTACLES TO DISARMING YOUR BODY’S PANIC RESPONSE
Learn what might get in the way of regaining your calm.
Is this emetophobia video right for me?
This video is for you if:
Your body seems to go into panic mode the moment you encounter an emetophobia trigger, even when you know logically there's no real danger
You experience physical symptoms like nausea, racing heart, or dizziness when triggered and want to understand why
You've tried to calm yourself down during a panic response and found your strategies aren't working
You want to understand the fight, flight, and freeze response and how it specifically applies to emetophobia
You're ready to learn techniques to interrupt the panic cycle before it takes over
Explore the Understand & Cure Your Emetophobia Video Series
Get access to individual videos for $20 each or bundle and save on our complete set of videos for $175!
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Break the Cycle
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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 Complete Bundle at a discounted rate of $175. If you're unsure where to start, email us and we can help you out!
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Each video is approximately 25-70 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, Video 4 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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