Title
Schema-focused cognitive therapy for complex long-standing problems: A single case study
Reference
Morrison, N. (2000). Schema-focused cognitive therapy for complex long-standing problems: A single case study. Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy, 28(3), 269-283. doi:10.1017/s1352465800003076
Abstract
Describes a 29-yr-old female presenting with severe depression, suicidal thoughts, and anxiety. Psychotherapy revealed long-term interpersonal relationship problems and affective instability possibly due to the patients childhood adoption into an abusive family (which included sexual abuse). The author states that, although an initial diagnosis was not made, the patient would have met criteria for borderline personality disorder. A combination of standard and schema-focused cognitive therapy approach to treatment was undertaken. Treatment, consisting of a total of 73 sessions over a 3-yr period, was deemed successful. Further, the patient maintained her progress through 15 mo of follow-ups and a final 1-yr follow-up. This case appears to offer some support for schema-focused cognitive therapy. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
Keywords
schema-focused cognitive therapy; 29-yr-old female with long-term interpersonal relationship problems & affective instability; Affective Disorders; Cognitive Therapy; Interpersonal Interaction; Schema; Borderline Personality Disorder; Cognition;
Country
UK
Sample type
Clinical
Study focus
Schema therapy effectiveness
Study design
Case study