Cognitive Behavioural Treatment of Perfectionism: A Single Case Experimental Design Series

2008 ◽  
Vol 25 (4) ◽  
pp. 245-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sarah J. Egan ◽  
Paula Hine
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Visual Inspection ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Clinically Significant

AbstractPerfectionism can maintain depression, anxiety and eating disorders, yet few studies have evaluated treatments for perfectionism. This study examined the effectiveness of individual cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT) in treating perfectionism in four adults with a diagnosis of either an anxiety disorder or depression. The study used an A-B single case experimental design series with follow-up, and a 3-week pre- and postbaseline phase. Treatment involved 8 sessions and a 2-week follow-up session. Visual inspection of data revealed downward trends in overall perfectionism and clinically significant decreases in perfectionism for two participants. No clinically significant reductions were observed in depressive or anxious symptomatology. CBT for perfectionism warrants further investigation.

Developments in Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy for Persistent Psychotic Symptoms

1994 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 200-212 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gillian Haddock ◽  
William Sellwood ◽  
Nicholas Tarrier ◽  
Lawrence Yusupoff
Keyword(s):  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Auditory Hallucination ◽  
Psychotic Symptoms ◽  
Positive Symptoms ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Psychological Treatments ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour

This paper is a review of studies on psychological treatments for positive psychotic symptoms, and a detailed description of two of these studies, the Manchester Symptom Project, which aimed to decrease positive symptoms by training patients in effective coping strategies, and the Liverpool Auditory Hallucination project, which aimed to provide a cognitive-behavioural treatment for individuals with persistent and distressing voices. The results from these studies indicate that enduring positive symptoms which have not responded to neuroleptic medication can be effectively treated by psychological methods.

Cognitive Behaviour Therapy For Auditory Hallucinations Without Concurrent Medication: A Single Case

1994 ◽  
Vol 22 (3) ◽  
pp. 259-264 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anthony P. Morrison
Keyword(s):  
Single Case ◽  
Auditory Hallucinations ◽  
Behavioural Intervention ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
End Of Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Intervention ◽  
Concurrent Medication

A 38 year old patient with auditory hallucinations was treated with a brief cognitive-behavioural intervention without concurrent medication. This intervention was based upon the theory of Bentall (1990a, b) and the methods of Haddock, Bentall and Slade (1993). The patient's ratings for frequency of hallucinations and distress caused were significantly reduced at end of treatment, and her belief in the reality of these voices was correspondingly diminished. These gains were maintained at one and three month follow-up.

Behaviour Therapy and Schizophrenia: An Introduction

1994 ◽  
Vol 11 (4) ◽  
pp. 195-199
Author(s):  
W. Kim Halford
Keyword(s):  
Behaviour Change ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Psychological Treatment ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Stress Vulnerability ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Vulnerability Model ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour

This brief article introduces a two-part series of special issues ofBehaviour Changeon the cognitive-behavioural treatment of schizophrenia. Two pervasive myths about schizophrenia inhibit effective psychological treatment and rehabilitation: (1) that schizophrenia inevitably has poor outcome, and (2) that drugs are effective in the management of schizophrenia. Neither of these myths is supported by available data. A stress–vulnerability model is described which provides a framework for understanding the variability in outcome of schizophrenia, and for conducting cognitive-behaviour therapy.

Cognitive–behavioural treatment in childhood and adolescence

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Manfred Döpfner ◽  
Saskia van der Oord
Keyword(s):  
Psychosocial Interventions ◽  
Skills Training ◽  
Psychosocial Treatment ◽  
Childhood And Adolescence ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural Treatment ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Family Based

Cognitive–behavioural treatment (CBT) in children and adolescents includes: (1) psychoeducation of the patient and their parents/teachers; (2) family-based psychosocial interventions, in particular behavioural parent training; (3) psychosocial interventions in school settings (e.g. classroom interventions and teacher training; academic interventions); (4) cognitive behaviour therapy of the child/adolescent (e.g. social skills training, organizational skills training). A multimodal psychosocial treatment approach, utilizing a combination of several of the CBT interventions, is described. ADHD aims at reducing the ADHD symptoms, psychosocial impairments associated with ADHD, and the related behavioural and emotional problems. Overall, most of these interventions are empirically based interventions that have been shown to be effective in several trials.

BATTLING BOREDOM: GROUP COGNITIVE BEHAVIOUR THERAPY FOR NEGATIVE SYMPTOMS OF SCHIZOPHRENIA

2002 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 341-346 ◽  
Author(s):  
Louise C. Johns ◽  
William Sellwood ◽  
John McGovern ◽  
Gillian Haddock
Keyword(s):  
Group Intervention ◽  
Negative Symptoms ◽  
Control Design ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Clinically Significant ◽  
Group Cbt

We conducted a pilot group intervention for negative symptoms, particularly targeting avolition/apathy. A baseline control design was used. Six patients were recruited, and four completed the group. The main inclusion criteria were clinically significant negative symptoms, plus associated distress and concern. The group involved 16 sessions, which were cognitive behavioural in approach. The main outcome measures were the Scale for the Assessment of Negative Symptoms, and the Subject Experience of Negative Symptoms Scale. Patients showed a reduction in avolition/apathy, and two patients reported reduced distress. These preliminary results suggest that group CBT is a possible intervention for negative symptoms.

scholarly journals A Case Study of Trichotillomania With Social Phobia: Treatment and 4-Year Follow-up Using Cognitive–Behaviour Therapy

2007 ◽  
Vol 24 (4) ◽  
pp. 231-243
Author(s):  
Zhila Javidi ◽  
Malcolm Battersby ◽  
Angus Forbes
Keyword(s):  
Social Phobia ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Exposure And Response Prevention ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Improved Outcomes ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour

AbstractThis article describes a case study that demonstrates an innovative combination of predominantly behavioural techniques in the treatment of trichotillomania (TTM) preceded by social phobia. Outcomes are reported to 4-year follow-up. A master's qualified cognitive–behavioural nurse therapist administered the course of treatment over 1 year and followed the client for 4 years. A combination of exposure and response prevention, habit reversal and serial photography for TTM urges, exposure for social phobia, cognitive restructuring and problem solving were utilised. These treatments were provided sequentially and concurrently. Pre and posttreatment and repeated outcome measures were applied in three domains. The client received a total of 23 treatment sessions over 1 year and follow-up over 4 years. During treatment, discharge and follow-up improved outcomes in TTM and social phobia were achieved and maintained at 4 years. Benefits accrued beyond the presenting conditions to have a major positive impact on the client's life. Theoretical implications for the classification of TTM are discussed.

Looking After Me Looking After You: using positive cognitive behavioural techniques to improve emotional well-being

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 ◽  
Author(s):  
G. E. Bhutani
Keyword(s):  
Cost Effective ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Systematic Investigation ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behavioural ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour ◽  
Positive Experiences ◽  
Mental Well Being ◽  
Further Development

AbstractStress and anxiety have been identified as among the most common reasons for sickness absence. Therefore, timely work-based well-being interventions are needed. Strengths-based Cognitive-Behaviour Therapy (CBT) approaches are of benefit therapeutically. Guided imagery approaches enable individuals utilize previous positive experiences and construct positive future templates potentially increasing the likelihood of better outcomes. One hundred and seventeen participants from a health service clinical/corporate environment participated in the Looking After Me Looking After You (LAMLAY) programme. It comprised three 3-hour or four 2-hour sessions weekly. Positive imagery and strengths-based cognitive-behavioural approaches were delivered via participant exercises and didactically. Completion rate was 77.8%; seventy-five participants (83% of completers) completed the Warwick–Edinburgh Mental Well-Being Scale (WEMWBS) pre-course (mean 46.4) and post-course (mean 52.4). Significant improvements in well-being were obtained (t = 9.32, d.f. = 74, p<0.0001, d = 0.82). An online follow-up survey demonstrated sustained improved scores on the WEMWBS (F2,223 = 17.04, p<0.001, η = 0.13). Satisfaction ratings indicated high approval levels. Participants’ well-being improved at the end of the LAMLAY programme and was sustained at follow-up. The potential impact of LAMLAY and the potential to deliver cost-effective benefits is discussed. Further development work is required including more systematic investigation over a longer term.

Evaluation of mechanism of change in transdiagnostic cognitive behaviour therapy using single case experimental design

2021 ◽  
Vol 71 ◽  
pp. 101634
Author(s):  
Magnus Blondahl Sighvatsson ◽  
Paul M. Salkovskis ◽  
Engilbert Sigurdsson ◽  
Heiddis B. Valdimarsdottir ◽  
Fanney Thorsdottir ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Experimental Design ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Behaviour Therapy ◽  
Cognitive Behaviour
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