Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment of Schizophrenia: A Case Study

1998 ◽  
Vol 12 (1) ◽  
pp. 13-25 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Bradshaw
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Functioning ◽  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Primary Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
Treatment Gains

Cognitive-behavioral treatment (CBT) has rarely been applied as the primary treatment for the multiple, severe and persistent problems that characterize schizophrenia. This case study describes the process of CBT in the long-term outpatient care of a young woman with schizophrenia. The study highlights the adaptation of cognitive-behavioral strategies to the unique needs of schizophrenia and presents data regarding clinical outcomes in this case. Measures of psychosocial functioning, severity of symptoms, attainment of treatment goals and hospitalization data were used to assess change over the 3- year treatment period and at 1-year follow-up. Results indicate considerable improvement in all outcome variables and maintenance of treatment gains. These findings suggest the potential usefulness of cognitive-behavioral interventions in the treatment of schizophrenia.

Cognitive—Behavioral Interventions with Avoidant Personality: A Single Case Study

1994 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 243-253 ◽  
Author(s):  
David W. Coon
Keyword(s):  
Behavioral Interventions ◽  
Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Behavior Patterns ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
Early Maladaptive Schema ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Interventions

Studies of the outcome of cognitive-behavioral treatment of clients diagnosed with personality disorders are few and need further replication. This case study examines how Beck’s (Beck, Freeman, & Associates, 1990) and Young’s (Young, 1990; Young & Lindemann, 1992) schema-focused approach offers a helpful framework to use with an Avoidant Personality Disorder (APD) client. The findings point to the value of cognitive/behavioral strategies in restructuring Early Maladaptive Schema (Young, 1990) historically associated with APD, and in modifying many of the behavior patterns characteristic of APD.

Cognitive-behavioral treatment of tortured asylum seekers: a case study

2004 ◽  
Vol 18 (3) ◽  
pp. 357-369 ◽  
Author(s):  
Metin Başoğlu ◽  
Solvig Ekblad ◽  
Sofie Bäärnhielm ◽  
Maria Livanou
Keyword(s):  
Asylum Seekers ◽  
Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment

The Impact of Cognitive Interventions in Treating Depressed Breast Cancer Patients

2010 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 314-328 ◽  
Author(s):  
Derek R. Hopko ◽  
Lindsey K. Colman
Keyword(s):  
Breast Cancer ◽  
Treatment Outcome ◽  
Cancer Patients ◽  
Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Breast Cancer Patients ◽  
Cognitive Interventions ◽  
Treatment Gains ◽  
The Impact

In behavioral medicine, there is adequate support for behavior modification strategies in reducing depression and anxiety in medical patients. There is comparably less support for cognitive interventions with these patients. Treatment outcome studies with cancer patients generally support the efficacy of cognitive–behavioral interventions, but studies have significant methodological limitations. Additionally, cognitive–behavioral therapy for depression incorporates numerous treatment components, and when examining data with nomothetic statistics, important individual differences may go unrecognized. With reference to the sudden gain literature on significant session-by-session treatment gains, this paper highlights the cognitive–behavioral treatment of two breast cancer patients with clinical depression. In addition to positive treatment outcome in which depression was significantly reduced and quality of life and medical outcomes improved, session-based sudden change data suggest that for these cancer patients, cognitive interventions were most significant in accounting for treatment gains. Findings are reviewed in the context of mechanism of change issues in the cognitive–behavioral treatment of depression.

RAINBOW

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Amy E. West ◽  
Sally M. Weinstein ◽  
Mani N. Pavuluri
Keyword(s):  
Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Treatment Manual ◽  
Good Friend ◽  
Pediatric Bipolar Disorder ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Behavioral Strategies

RAINBOW: A Child- and Family-Focused Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment for Pediatric Bipolar Disorder is a comprehensive, evidence-based treatment manual designed specifically for children ages 7–13 with bipolar spectrum disorders and their families. Developed by experts in pediatric mood disorders and tested in a randomized clinical trial (RCT), RAINBOW integrates psychoeducation and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) with complementary techniques from mindfulness-based intervention, positive psychology, and interpersonal therapy to address the range of therapeutic needs of families affected by this disorder. Guided by the evidence on the neurobiological and psychosocial difficulties accompanying pediatric bipolar disorder, this treatment targets the child and family across seven core components: Routine, Affect Regulation, I Can Do It, No Negative Thoughts and Live in the Now, Be a Good Friend/Balanced Lifestyle for Parents, Oh How Do We Solve This Problem, and Ways to Get Support. Throughout the treatment, the child and family will learn how to identify mood states and triggers of mood dysregulation, and develop cognitive and behavioral strategies for improving mood stability. Children will build social skills, and caregivers will develop greater balance and self-care in their own lives. The family will learn ways to use routines, problem-solving, and social support to improve overall family functioning. Intended for qualified child-focused mental health professionals, this manual includes the conceptual background of the treatment and user-friendly step-by-step instruction in delivering RAINBOW with families, including handy session outlines and engaging worksheets for the child and caregiver(s).

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy P. Kropf ◽  
Sherry M. Cummings
Keyword(s):  
Older Adults ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Distortions ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Theory And Practice ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Treatment ◽  
Behavioral Strategies ◽  
Term Care

Chapter 3, “Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Theory and Practice,” presents the history, examines the theoretical underpinnings, and explains the essential skills and techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). Theoretical principles, such as cognitive distortions, underlying assumptions and schema, and their presentation in older adults, are discussed. The treatment approach of CBT is outlined, including the nature of the therapeutic relationship, changing cognitions, behavioral strategies, the use of homework in treatment, and special considerations and adaptations for practice with older clients. Various contexts and settings where CBT is implemented are summarized, such as individual and group settings within community-based, acute-care, and long-term-care facilities. The chapter ends with the case example of cognitive behavioral treatment with an older female caregiver, which highlights and illustrates CBT practice with older adults.

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