APPLICATION OF CBT AND EMDR IN THE TREATMENT OF PANIC DISEASE: CASE STUDY Cover Image

PRIMJENA KBT i EMDR U TRETMANU PANIČNOG POREMEĆAJA: PRIKAZ SLUČAJA
APPLICATION OF CBT AND EMDR IN THE TREATMENT OF PANIC DISEASE: CASE STUDY

Author(s): Vildana Aziraj-Smajić
Subject(s): Cognitive Psychology, Behaviorism, Evaluation research
Published by: ISLAMSKI PEDAGOŠKI FAKULTET U BIHAĆU
Keywords: trauma; panic disorder; EMDR; CBT;

Summary/Abstract: Introduction: The case study describes the use of techniques of cognitive behavioral therapy (KBT) and therapy of desensitization and reprocessing with the aid of eye movement (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing - EMDR), in the treatment of panic disorder with agoraphobia. Objective: This presentation seeks to present the specific nature of panic disorder treatment aimed at enhancing the functionality of a client in the business, family and general social plan. Case report: The client comes to treatment at the age of 26 years. He has a high school degree, is employed, married and lives with his wife. He was diagnosed with panic disorder with agoraphobia for which he was on sick leave. Due to the fear of repeating panic attacks, he avoided leaving outside the family home and without someone who will keep an eye on him, which significantly impaired the quality of his functioning in everyday life.

  • Issue Year: 2018
  • Issue No: 10
  • Page Range: 145-162
  • Page Count: 18
  • Language: Bosnian