A cognitive-behavioral analysis of Gamblers Anonymous

2008 ◽  
pp. 68 ◽  
Author(s):  
Tony Toneatto
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Empirical Support ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Twelve Step ◽  
12 Steps ◽  
Gamblers Anonymous ◽  
The Common ◽  
Ongoing Support

Cognitive-behavioral therapy is often placed in opposition to twelve-step approaches in the treatment of addictions. While the former is accompanied by considerable empirical support and tend to be relatively brief and symptom-focused, twelve-step approaches are often more widely available, accessible without cost and can provide long-term, ongoing support. Very few studies have directly compared these approaches in the treatment of problem gambling. The purpose of this article is to briefly examine the twelve steps of Gamblers Anonymous (GA) and show their essential comparability to concepts and strategies commonly found in cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). The striking similarities in intention and process between these two approaches are shown for each of the 12 steps despite their differences in their conceptual and linguistic framework. The result of this analysis is to encourage integration of these complementary approaches based on the common ingredients of therapeutic change rather than on ideologically-based differences.

Group cognitive-behavioral therapy for insomnia (CBT-I): long-term follow-up evaluation

2017 ◽  
Vol 40 ◽  
pp. e302
Author(s):  
M. Sforza ◽  
M. Poletti ◽  
L. Giarolli ◽  
A. Galbiati ◽  
S. Marelli ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Long Term Follow Up

Integrated Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Versus Twelve-Step Facilitation Therapy for Substance-Dependent Adults with Depressive Disorders

2006 ◽  
Vol 38 (4) ◽  
pp. 449-460 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sandra A. Brown ◽  
Suzette V. Glasner-Edwards ◽  
Susan R. Tate ◽  
John R. McQuaid ◽  
John Chalekian ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Depressive Disorders ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Twelve Step ◽  
Substance Dependent

Long Term Effect of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in Patients with Health Anxiety

2017 ◽  
Vol 41 (S1) ◽  
pp. S111-S112
Author(s):  
K.E. Veddegjaerde
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Health Anxiety ◽  
Term Effect ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral ◽  
Long Term Effect

IntroductionCognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) has been found to be an effective treatment of excessive health anxiety (HA), but the long-term effect over 18months has not been examined.ObjectivesSeveral studies have shown effect of CBT for HA-patients. However, these effects have been short or immediate after therapy. To our knowledge no studies have examined long-term effect of CBT for HA over 18 months.AimsTo investigate the long-term effect of CBT on HA, focusing on level of HA, quality of life, subjective health complaints and general anxiety. Follow-up time was at least 10 years. Our hypothesis was that the effect was sustained.MethodsPatients with HA received 16 sessions of CBT over a period of 12–18 months, and were followed up over at least 10 years. All patients fulfilled criteria for F45.2, hypochondriacal disorder according to ICD-10.The patients answered several questionnaires, exploring areas such as HA, Quality of life, somatization, and mental health problems. Questionnaires were answered before CBT, after CBT and at follow up. Mixed model analysis was performed in SPSS 23.0 for all questionnaires.ResultsAll scores were found to be significant in the Pre-CBT–Post-CBT and Pre-CBT–FU (0.034– < 0.001), and none were found to be significant in the Post-CBT–FU.ConclusionsOur findings suggest that for the majority of patients with HA, CBT has a significant and lasting long-term effect. This effect lasts up to ten years post therapy.Disclosure of interestThe author has not supplied his/her declaration of competing interest.

scholarly journals A 7-year follow-up of antenatal depression treatment with cognitive behavioral therapy: A case report of maternal and child outcomes

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 ◽  
pp. 2050313X1984146
Author(s):  
Laura S Bleker ◽  
Jeannette Milgrom ◽  
Alan W Gemmill ◽  
Tessa J Roseboom ◽  
Susanne R de Rooij
Keyword(s):  
Case Report ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Treatment Effectiveness ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Behavioral Therapy ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Child Outcomes ◽  
Antenatal Depression ◽  
Cognitive Behavioral

There are few studies of cognitive behavioral therapy for women with antenatal depression including qualitative and quantitative data, and yet, individual cases can provide valuable information on personal experiences of treatment effectiveness and acceptability. The purpose of this case report is to explore the long-term qualitative outcomes following cognitive behavioral therapy for antenatal depression. A pregnant woman with a Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders diagnosis of depression was allocated to receive seven sessions of cognitive behavioral therapy in a randomized controlled trial. We describe her experiences and mood during treatment, at 12 weeks, 9 months, 2 years, and 7 years postpartum, as well as markers of her child’s development. The woman’s mood symptoms were dramatically improved after treatment and remained in the mild to moderate range until 7 years postpartum. Her child showed overall age-appropriate development, with strengths highlighted in his nonverbal and problem-solving ability. Relative weaknesses were in the communication domain and his processing speed. This case report suggests that psychological treatment for depression during pregnancy can be both acceptable to women and potentially protective in the long term.

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