Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment of a Thunder-Phobic Child

1988 ◽  
Vol 5 (2) ◽  
pp. 80-84 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stephen Matthey
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Successful Treatment ◽  
Positive Reinforcement ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
End Of Treatment

This case report describes the successful treatment of a five year-old girl with phobic reactions to thunderstorms. Treatment consisted of six components: self-statements; positive reinforcement; peer modelling; exposure to a videotape of a weather report and exposure to an audiotape of storms; and, exposure to a school weather project. Ratings of the girl's behaviour were provided independently by the girl's mother and her teacher at pre- and post-treatment, and at a seven and twelve month follow-up. These ratings showed a decrease in fear behaviour at the end of treatment, and this decrease was maintained over the follow-up period.

Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment of Tinnitus in Otosclerosis: A Case Report

1997 ◽  
Vol 25 (1) ◽  
pp. 79-82 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gerhard Andersson ◽  
Hans-Christian Larsen
Keyword(s):  
Psychological Distress ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Successful Treatment ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Treatment Programme ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural

Tinnitus is a symptom of ear disease that may cause psychological distress. We report here on the successful treatment of stress-related tinnitus in a patient with otosclerosis (an ear disease). The patient experienced stress-induced attacks during which tinnitus became unbearable. A cognitive-behavioural treatment programme of 10 sessions was given during two weeks. Results assessed at pre-and post-treatment showed decreased annoyance and increased coping with tinnitus. The attacks became less frequent and easier to handle. The results support the application of cognitive-behavioural treatment in cases with difficult tinnitus.

Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment of Space Phobia: A Case Report

1995 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 71-75
Author(s):  
Mark Steels ◽  
Carol Gilboy
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Similar Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Treatment ◽  
The Past ◽  
Outcome Goals ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Treatment Package

Space phobia is a well defined rare syndrome, similar but distinct from agoraphobia. Its key distinguishing feature is fear of absent visuospatial support (open spaces) and of falling. In the past, this condition has generally been considered resistant to treatment by exposure in vivo. We report a case of a woman suffering from severe space phobia who received a cognitive-behavioural based treatment package. The gains that she made are described, but overall her condition remained relatively resistant to therapy. We suggest that a degree of caution regarding outcome goals at the start of any similar treatment of this rare disorder is wise.

Cognitive-Behavioural Treatment of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Following Awareness under Anaesthesia: A Case Study

2005 ◽  
Vol 34 (1) ◽  
pp. 113-118 ◽  
Author(s):  
Reginald D. V. Nixon ◽  
Richard A. Bryant ◽  
Michelle L. Moulds
Keyword(s):  
Posttraumatic Stress Disorder ◽  
Posttraumatic Stress ◽  
Stress Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Restructuring ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural

The aim of the current paper is to describe the tailoring of cognitive-behavioural treatment for a female client who developed posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) subsequent to awareness under anaesthetic during an emergency caesarean procedure. Treatment consisted of prolonged and in vivo exposure, and cognitive restructuring over eight sessions. Assessment was conducted prior to treatment, immediately after treatment, and at 6- and 24-month follow-up. Follow-up at 24 months demonstrated good outcome, with the client no longer meeting criteria for PTSD.

A Six-Month Follow-Up Study of Cognitive–Behavioural Treatment Groups for Chinese People with Depression in Hong Kong

2009 ◽  
Vol 26 (2) ◽  
pp. 130-140 ◽  
Author(s):  
Fu Keung Daniel Wong
Keyword(s):  
Hong Kong ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Positive Emotions ◽  
Chinese People ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Treatment Groups ◽  
Symptoms Of Depression ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural

AbstractThis study presents the results of preliminary findings on the continuing effect of cognitive-behavioural treatment groups (CBT) for Chinese people in Hong Kong with depression at 6-month follow-up. Data from 18 of the 48 CBT group participants was analysed using repeated-measures ANOVAs. The same questionnaire was administered to the participants at the pretest, posttest, and 6-month follow-up test. The findings reveal that participants continued to maintain significantly fewer symptoms of depression and dysfunctional rules, and significantly more adaptive coping skills and positive emotions when their follow-up test scores were compared to their pretest and posttest scores. Effect size statistics showed mostly medium differences in all of the above outcome measures between the pretest and posttest, and between the pretest and follow-up test (Cohen's d = 0.51–.77). A statistical approach to clinical significance revealed that in the follow-up test, over 60% of the participants could be considered clinically recovered or clinically remitted. Lastly, the results of hierarchical multiple regression analyses provided some evidence of a linkage between cognition and depression among the participants at posttest and follow-up. This study appears to support the continuing effect of CBT groups for Chinese people in Hong Kong with depression at a 6-month follow-up.

Individualized Cognitive Behavioural Treatment of Chronic Pain

1986 ◽  
Vol 14 (3) ◽  
pp. 210-225 ◽  
Author(s):  
Beverly E. Thorn ◽  
David A. Williams ◽  
Patrick R. Johnson
Keyword(s):  
Chronic Pain ◽  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Outcome Measures ◽  
Post Treatment ◽  
Relaxation Techniques ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Treatment Assessment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Pre Treatment

Cognitive behavioural treatment for chronic pain was individually tailored based on pre-treatment assessment of the subjective pain experience of each patient. Eight chronic pain patients completed the individualized treatment program which consisted of relaxation techniques, hypnotic deepening strategies, a relabeling hierarchy based upon pain descriptors, positive self-statements, didactic information, and cognitive-restructuring techniques. Patients self-monitored their pain during a two week pre-treatment baseline period, during the eight weeks of treatment and for one week post-treatment. Additional treatment outcome measures were also taken. Compared to baseline data, patients reported positive changes on many of the treatment outcome criteria, including McGill Pain Questionnaire indices, reduction in the number of hours spent in pain, and follow-up questionnaire responses. Treatment outcome measures collected at one week, six months, and 15 months post-treatment all suggested positive treatment gains. The greatest gains were reported at the six month post-treatment assessment suggesting a generalization or practice component to the therapy. Additionally, patients with constant pain were found more refractory to treatment than patients with intermittent pain.

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