[archive] ASMR Desensitization for Puppy Phobia Role Play

This is not a real form of therapy
I had a random idea recently for this role play, so I thought that I would give it a shot. I use the basic concepts that are used in actually desensitization training for phobias and anxiety disorders, but put an ASMR twist on things. I hope you enjoy and get some tingles from it.
You may recognize some of the trigger objects used. This was intentional. These are triggers that many of you have identified as particularly strong or pleasing.
Included triggers: soft speaking, tapping, grinding sounds, clinking sounds, face brushing, whispering, head scratching, puppy face.

[@duffthepsych]

Haha, well puppy specific phobia isn't the most common, but animal phobias are one of the most common categories of phobias.

[@duffthepsych]

Well what I did was quite similar to systematic desensitization for phobias, but ASMR has not been empirically shown to have any physiological or psychological benefits yet, so it is not known whether pairing it with a feared stimulus would help with the desensitization process. Just covering my bases.

[@ShootingStarNeo]

I have puppy phobia. I need to be desensitized with an entire litter. Stat.

[@duffthepsych]

ShootingStarNeo Comin' right up!

[@WhispersLovely]

I appreciate your hard work that goes into making these videos so lovely. Thank you very much for being a part of the community and as always, I love this video as I love them all. Thanks for posting and can't wait for the next one (:

[@duffthepsych]

Thanks so much for taking a bit to check me out and for subscribing! Roleplays are my least frequent videos, so I try to do as much as I can when I have the chance to make them.

[@MikeElmore]

OMG This was AMAZING! You have taken ASMR Roleplay videos to a whole new level!

[@amessad]

Robert I think it is safe to say that you have taken role plays to a whole new level ... appreciate the effort and your time bro.!

[@PersistenciaMemoria]

This is a little off subject by I wanted to let you know what a wonderful job you do with all your videos. I have a horrible anxiety when I am in a car being driven around, to the point where I sometimes get panic attacks, because I'm scared of being in another car accident. Your videos have helped me to be more in control of my fear, and I just wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart. Your puppy is adorable and the therapy was truly helpful. I can't stop cuddling my puppy now.

[@MSCSoundcheck]

This video was awesomeness!! The tapping on the box was amazing! Great job man!

[@PaprikaSix]

You have the best role plays! They are so genuine.

[@duffthepsych]

Something special about your file! No one else's file seems to make such tingly noise :)

[@duffthepsych]

Wow. That's amazing to hear. I'm so glad to be able to help out a tiny bit with such an intrusive thing in your life. Thank you for sharing that with me.

[@duffthepsych]

I really appreciate that! I'm super happy with the amount of subs I have. I think that the best people out there have the most most subs.

[@ASMRescape]

I will admit, I did giggle when you diagnosed me with puppy phobia! All this time with all my puppies and I could have never guessed I would be the one with the this phobia! I hope you can get me back to my normal puppy loving self! Nice video! :)

[@SPACESHIPEARTH815]

Most ASMR artists are really good at whispering but not sound or really good at sounds but not at whispering. You are the first who I find to be excellent at both. Glad you are back.

[@HeatherFeatherASMR]

I fell asleep to this last night, so I didn't get a chance to comment---I LOVE this video! Your role plays always feel so authentic, and DAAAWMG YOUR PUPPY!!!!! Yo JAWG, I love yo dog. ;) I need to squish her and cuddle her. I think I'm cured of my puppy phobia, You miracle worker, you! :P

[@duffthepsych]

Congrats on finally making it to the end! Though I'm happy that you have gained so much sleep from it lately :-p Thank you so much for the love!

[@lindsey___]

What a cool concept! The whole flow of the video was great, plus you don't laugh once saying puppy phobia! Kudos:)

[@duffthepsych]

Thanks for watching. I'll give it a look.

[@ClockworkWhispers]

i cannot contain my aww's

[@TheSarahQN]

I actually have a legit fear of dogs, so I found this truly helpful, besides just uber relaxing. Thanks man!

[@asmrkitten]

I'm blown away by this roleplay! You clearly put so much into it. :D Thank you for posting such a great, relaxing video. :D And d'awwww your puppy! I'm a cat person myself (hence the name :P), but your puppy won my heart!

[@duffthepsych]

I was surprised to see how many people responded the first time I used the sugar cubes in a video!

[@duffthepsych]

Wow! That's awesome to hear that the video helped out a little.

[@duffthepsych]

I know right?!! I lovvvve her!

[@HugeEgoSorry1032]

Oh man, that box... You tap like a god, sir. A lot of ASMRers go way too slow. You have the hands and rhythm of a percussionist. Awesome.

[@duffthepsych]

Thank you! I'm so glad you liked it :)

[@duffthepsych]

Thanks so much! That's a huge compliment :)

[@duffthepsych]

Awesome! That's actually a really great idea!

[@duffthepsych]

Awww thank you! I appreciate it, love.

[@duffthepsych]

Thank you so so much!

[@duffthepsych]

I really appreciate it!

[@chrisbauer5156]

This video is one of my favorites. I especially enjoy your role plays, very calming :).any thoughts on your next one ?

[@duffthepsych]

It's a miracle! You're cured!!!

[@duffthepsych]

Thank you very much!

[@welovepies]

this is the best idea oh my god

[@mazzreadstarot]

Absolutely hilarious. Thank you to you and pup.

[@duffthepsych]

+Andrea :)

[@ZippyZigger]

Cutest dog ever!

[@duffthepsych]

Thanks so much!!

[@duffthepsych]

:-p the most powerful trigger of all!

[@khk8270]

OH my god. Puppy! :D I'm excited to watch the whole video but I just wanted to remark how cute that puppy is!

[@duffthepsych]

Thanks!

[@secondhandwildflowers2315]

first of all this is my first time hearing you actually speak lol...that was different, plus puppy!! I feel fantastic now lol

[@duffthepsych]

+Annie Mama :)

[@duffthepsych]

She'd be happy to hear that :-p

[@duffthepsych]

No way man. The haters let you know that you've made it :-p

[@duffthepsych]

THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR YOUR PRODUCTIVE COMMENT.

[@Bl1ndz]

you deserve many more subs. Women dominate the ASMR niche on youtube, and generally I listen to them more but you sir are the best.

[@duffthepsych]

:-p I'm glad you enjoyed it!

[@duffthepsych]

Yep! I most definitely do :-p Thank you so much :)

[@Nachoraver07]

I haven't even watched this and I saw the title in my email and was like OMG PUPPIES! I will watch it after dinner =P

[@kens6687]

i know you say in your description that this is not a real form of therapy, but that is very much not the case! perhaps in the medical community it is not called "ASMR therapy" but relaxation therapy is used very much to help cure problems like stress and anxiety, much like in this video! great work!

[@duffthepsych]

It's okay, dear. You don't have to lie. That's what we are here to resolve.

[@asmrelaxingsounds]

This is great. :) As a side note, my file sounds amazing when you tap on it. haha

[@duffthepsych]

Thanks! She says thanks too :)

[@shystymcshysterson]

Oh this is just adorable. My heart! A fear of puppies!

[@MsMoe2007]

Hands down.. best ASMR video I have seen. I love falling asleep to your voice. And you always get me with the breathing. *tingles* hugs....

[@duffthepsych]

:D

[@duffthepsych]

BOOM!! Much appreciated :)

[@jdprettynails]

yes I do have a crippling phobia of puppies. *sees the puppy* awww so cuuuuuuuute! um.....yes. I do make that sound when I'm terrified, is that not normal?

[@duffthepsych]

hahaha

[@charliefallon8868]

Aww... She's so cute

[@Elisa98438]

Love this video sir! Subbed! Boom!

[@ApocalypseStyle]

look at that fearsome puppy!

[@duffthepsych]

She's vicious

[@duffthepsych]

Haha you are quite right about that, but that's a great idea. I would definitely consider it.

[@user-sv2kv8hh8e]

Omg bless the suger cubes! Bless u and ur talent! #somuchtingles

[@duffthepsych]

이유현 Thank you!!

[@duffthepsych]

It's just as hard as you think it would be.

[@Chillingworth]

That's the same case I used to have on my computer!

[@documento6789]

Good job.....cute puppy.

[@MikeWdamn]

Nice therapy.

[@duffthepsych]

Well of course. Puppy phobia is no joke ;)

[@duffthepsych]

Twinsies!!! I'm so sick of that damn comp though.

[@busythatday]

Spideys, I can not say or read the word. I can't hear about legs, just in general. Arachnaphobia is common. Please help! Thanks!

[@duffthepsych]

Salmaroon That's It. systematic desensitization with a therapist is very effective!

[@Lix04]

I'm glad the vid was about puppies... I'm not quite sure that I would watch it if it was about spiders... Anyway, loved it.

[@MrDockss]

An hour :D Yay

[@ReneeMinajBitch]

Oh my jesus you're so adorable ^// w // ^

[@AnnieBates]

That. Is a very cute dog.

[@duffthepsych]

Annie Bates agreed :)

[@duffthepsych]

I

[@duffthepsych]

Hahaha! Spiders might be a little more difficult for me to rub on my face.

[@duffthepsych]

Hahaha why thank you :)

[@ardraneala]

:D:D I def don't have any fear of your puppy ^_^

[@duffthepsych]

I have none!

[@duffthepsych]

Haha uh oh... added pressure :-p

[@duffthepsych]

yeup!

[@DutchVibesASMR]

OMG, that puppy is so scary, Can I keep it for a while to desensitise myself/. xD

[@ChrisLovesThisGame]

Totally saved me from a really bad panic attack today. Too many people at the mall but had to go for my glasses. Thank you so much!

[@AskMyClients]

Damn puppies....Psychologically damaging me and shit.

[@duffthepsych]

Hahaha careful, they'll get ya!

[@duffthepsych]

my puppy??? I know right?!

[@duffthepsych]

What in the world are you doing eating dinner so late??

[@percypowers3402]

Lol "included triggers, puppy face"

[@duffthepsych]

Hahaha waking up to this comment. Thanks for the lols :-p

[@duffthepsych]

Brutal... well I hope it was satisfying :-p

[@duffthepsych]

She has a tendency to do that.

[@duffthepsych]

I am ashamed to admit... i have kittyphobia.

[@duffthepsych]

:D

[@Nachoraver07]

I don't get off work until 11:15pm mst =(

[@xmisogyny]

That shirt and tie fits you very nicely. ;)

[@duffthepsych]

+White mage Thanks!!

[@duffthepsych]

Isn't she? :-p

[@charliefallon8868]

At 50:32 it looks like there is a homeless sign on the bottom left...

[@duffthepsych]

There is. It's a sign from a friend of mine that used to be homeless.

[@kxmode]

Cynophobia

[@duffthepsych]

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[@TXDogg83]

dogs are the shizznitt

[@duffthepsych]

***** yeuuppp