CBT - Case Study Identifying Information For the purposes of the case study the client will be called Jane. Jane is a 22 year old single white British female who lives with her parents in a house outside the city. She is heterosexual and has had a boyfriend for seven years. She feels unable to discuss her issues with her boyfriend. Her parents both have mental health issues and Jane does not feel able to talk to her mother about her problems. She has an older brother she has a good relationship who lives with his girlfriend, a four hour drive away. Jane is educated to degree level, having studied Criminology and is currently working part-time for her father managing his client accounts for a business he runs from home. A typical …show more content…
Jane had not drunk alcohol for 18 months as she felt this caused her anxiety and made her unable to control the panic attacks. Jane stated she feared that if any of these substances got on her hands and then into her mouth she would have a panic attack and faint. These beliefs increased Jane’s anxiety when Jane was exposed to any environment where these substances were present. This unfortunately was most of the time, Jane stated that every time she saw any of these substances consumed or even placed near her, she became anxious and had to wash her hands and any surrounding items which she may come into contact with again. These safety behaviours maintained the cycle of panic, Jane would always continue the routines that she believed prevented a panic attack. The worst case scenario for Jane was “the panic would never stop and I will go mad, causing my boyfriend to leave me”. Jane felt this would make everyone realise what she already knew, that she was worthless. Her last panic attack happened when Jane had visited her GP; this caused Jane feelings of shame. “There’s all these people achieving, doing great things and I can’t do the most basic things” The therapist used the Cognitive Model of Panic (Clark, 1986), initially developing the three key elements of
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is ubiquitous and a proven approach to treatment for a host of diverse psychological difficulties (Wedding & Corsini, 2014). There are copious of acceptable created experiments that show to be highly useful in treating anxiety disorders through GAD Generalized Anxiety Disorder approach (Fawn & Spiegler, 2008). The purpose of this assignment is to expound on the client’s demography and demonstrating concern. The first procedure in this assignment will consist of the required informed consent and the client background information. Thus, a succinct discretion of the theoretical framework of CBT will describe the theoretic framework of CBT therapy expended in this assignment (Wedding & Corsini, 2014; Fawn & Spiegler, 2008). The next steps will adherent on how information regarding the clients past and present is problematic amalgamated to form an evaluation and to construct the client’s treatment. In the midst of assessment or the evaluation process and schema is implemented to create the sessions, examination, and provide feedback throughout each session.
Many advocates of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) believe that changing the way one thinks can greatly impact one’s emotional response (Shurick et al., 2012). In his 1985 cognitive theory of anxiety Beck asserted, “that maladaptive thought patterns play a central role in the development and maintenance of anxiety” (Beck, Emery, & Greenberg, 1985, p. 12). In his theory Beck proposes that cognitive change is necessary in the treatment of anxiety disorders, and that this can be achieved directly through cognitive restructuring (Nortje & Möller, 2008). In cognitive restructuring the patient and therapist collaborate to alter core beliefs as well as reappraise and reinterpret stimuli in a less negative way in order to reduce negative affect (Shurick
Popular ABC news reporter, Elizabeth Vargas, shared the incredible news about her battle with alcoholism last week on 20/20. This report was partially to promote her new book, Between Breaths. She had gone through most of her career being a secret alcoholic without it affecting her job. However, after 3 decades of drinking, her body chemistry changed. Doctor Dierdre Roche put it this way, “Over time, alcohol hijacks the brain cells to the point that they need alcohol to feel normal.”
This research paper will explore eight articles that report on results from research conducted online on the key components of anxiety disorders and cognitive behavioral theory (CBT). The articles will explore the treatments and outcomes of CBT on patients, who were diagnosed with anxiety disorders. The research paper will examine the theory, model, and effectiveness of exploration in relation to the other articles to suggest that CBT is a productive form of treatments for anxiety disorders.
TF-CBT is evidence-based and effective for various reasons including, “(1) enhancing safety early in treatment; (2) effectively engaging parents who experience personal ongoing trauma; and (3) during the trauma narrative and processing component focusing on (a) increasing parental awareness and acceptance of the extent of the youths’ on going trauma experiences; (b) addressing youths’ maladaptive cognitions about ongoing traumas; and (c) helping youth differentiate between real danger and generalized trauma reminders.” (Cohen, Mannarino, & Murray, 2011, p.128). Children and adolescent who have participated in TF-CBT have experienced a decrease in depression, improvement in social competence, and reduced PTSD symptoms across the board time and
In general, the first part of therapy is largely informational; many people are greatly helped by simply understanding exactly what panic disorder is, and how many others suffer from it. Many people who suffer from panic disorder are worried that their panic attacks mean they're "going crazy" or that the panic might induce a heart attack. By helping to change the way a patient things about their panic attacks these often is a first step toward people replacing their worst thoughts with more realistic, positive ways of viewing the
Anxiety disorders is the most common grouping of psychiatric illnesses which can affect both children and adults. There is an estimated 19 million adult persons in the United States suffering from an anxiety disorder. Anxiety disorders stem from numerous sources, including genetics, brain chemistry, personality, and life events. The Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) categorizes these disorders as General Anxiety Disorder (GAD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), panic disorder, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), social anxiety disorder, and phobias. Anxiety disorders are treatable and manageable by psychosocial therapies, medication, or both, though only about one-third of those suffering from
Maria describes instances of panic attacks to which she is prescribed Xanax. Although she describes some anxiety is social events, more information is needed to provide an accurate diagnosis of any anxiety disorder. Also, a further exploration of the use of Xanax, Valium, Redux and alcohol is combination is necessary. Because it is unknown as to when the anxiety attacks started, an argument for Substance/Medication-induced Anxiety Disorder is unfitting. Still, it is argued that if her panic attacks started after the increase use of alcohol or Valium, a diagnosis for Substance/Medication-induced Anxiety Disorder may be
QP engaged Maunica in participating in a CBT activity geared towards effective coping skills to deal with panic attract. QP explained to Maunica that the activity will teach her effective coping strategies to rid of having panic attract. QP brainstormed with manic symptoms of panic attack. QP asked Maunica, when was the last time she experienced a panic attack. QP asked Maunica to list some symptom of her panic attack. QP asked Maunica how long do a panic attack last for her. QP asked Maunica to explain, what held her panic attack to go away. QP demonstrated to Maunica an example of a panic attack. QP asked Maunica to list some triggers of panic attack. QP discussed with Maunica trends and patterns of panic attacks. QP explained, to Maunica,
Alcoholism is perhaps the most common form of drug abuse in North America today. Scientists report that the reason alcohol is so popular to people is because it is pleasant, relaxing, and is considered a "social beverage." But what individuals often do not take in to consideration is the fact that alcohol dulls the brain and confuses physical reactions. This can lead to numerous injuries, accidents, and death. Alcohol affects every part of an alcoholic's life: their body, their mind and their family life. The body has a natural chemical that gives a feeling of a "natural high". It happens in the presence of a life-endangering situation. This chemical is adrenaline, which is meant to prepare the body for defense in
During this assignment I played the role of the client, Casey Roberts a 32-year-old divorced Caucasian woman. A single parent of an eleven old girl Christine; living in low income housing area with a high crime rate. Who is misusing alcohol as a coping mechanism to help her deal with her with depression. The client is employed as an administrative assistant at a local human services program in her community, who is struggling with work at this time and is feeling overwhelmed, due to the high demands from her boss and his mannerisms. The key people in her life are her two cousins and her mother. Her mother is the main support system, her father passed and this causes Casey to feel guilt and shame for asking for help and support she is getting
What works in favor of Panic Away is that it covers an entire range of methods that can address different types of anxieties. This book was written Joe Barry, a native of Ireland who may not be a psychology or psychiatrist but was once a panic sufferer. He noticed how the methods to solve this issue back then did not really deal with the root cause of the problem. He was able to refine the system use then and use it to solve his panic disorder. He has written this book to help others who are searching for an effective way to solve their anxiety and fear issues.
Allison has experienced a few panic attacks in her life, but has not had a panic attack in more than two years. But she still carries Xanax with her everywhere she goes, just in case she needs it. Ever since she was 7 years old, she has worried about random issues. Allison remembers walking through her house at 7 years old, checking on all of the appliances to make sure that they were all unplugged before everyone fell asleep in fear that a fire would break out and burn the house down. Allison was also worried as a 3rd grader about her mother dying any day from cancer, since her mother was a smoker. When Allison was 16, she had great difficulty with learning how to drive in fear that she would be involved in a car accident. Indeed, Allison was involved in 2 car accidents, none of which were her fault.
The first step in situation analysis is to take several actual experiences when the client had a panic attack and walk through it with the client finding out specific information like the “Who?, What?, When?, and Where?” of each situation. This process allows the counselor understand the context of panic attacks. Therapist normally relay upon the “BASIC ID” method to get all the information they need to understand how the
As it is characteristic of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Donald Meichenbaum’s treatment of the client, Anna, was a short-term therapy, only lasting about 20 sessions. His eclectic style of work was elicited by Anna because she was horribly depressed and had currently experienced bouts of panic attacks that were making her life miserable, and affecting the lives of those around her.