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PubMed1977

Combining therapeutic approaches.

It would seem on the surface that psychotherapeutic approaches as different as psychoanalysis and behavioral therapy have little in common. In fact, they seem to be similar in terms of expectation of help, nonconfirming experiences, informational learning, changes in self-concept, reinforcement/influence, paradox, and problem solving. Therapists who work with clients who present life-threatening symptoms, self-reinforcing cycles, and/or therapeutic engagement difficulties may do well to consider ways to combine therapeutic approaches in order to deal with these sticky therapeutic problems.

Behavior Therapy↗
PubMed1975

Behavior therapy.

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Behavior Therapy↗
PubMed1975

Agoraphobia-2.

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Agoraphobia↗
PubMed1977

[Behavioral rehabilitation of nonspecific symptoms occuring after craniocerbral trauma (author's transl)].

The purpose of this study was to develop a behavioral rehabilitation program for patients with long-term nonspecific symptoms following craniocerebral trauma. In 47 patients we analyzed symptoms typical of "illness behavior" (e.g. complaining tendency, depression, irritability, psychosomatic pain, problems in job performance and social interaction) as possible targets for behavior modification. We then developed a behavioral training program to teach the patients various techniques of self-control (relaxation, desensitization, self-image training, analysis and control of illness behavior, assertiveness, performance techniques), our program being based on studies in the U.S.A. using similar approaches. For a preliminary testing two groups of 8 and 6 patients each were treated by different therapists. The patients worked through a section of the program manual prior to each group session. During the sessions proper (a total of 8 weekly two-hour sessions) the different techniques were practiced under the therapist's supervistion. In both groups a significant reduction in illness behavior as indicated on questionnaires and in 3-month follow-up was found. These encouraging results need to be further substantiated by controlled outcome studies.

Adult↗
PubMed1989

An evaluation of cognitive-behavioral therapy for training resistance to visually-induced motion sickness.

This investigation examined the techniques for reducing visually-induced motion sickness. On the basis of their responses to a motion sickness history questionnaire, 32 subjects were selected and assigned to 1 of 4 groups such that the groups were matched on the basis of their ability to tolerate visually-induced apparent motion (VM). One group received 10 sessions of desensitization training only (DT); a second group received 10 sessions of cognitive therapy only (CT); a third group received 10 sessions of combined desensitization and cognitive therapy treatment (CG); and a fourth group received no treatment (C). (There are many speculations about why and how an individual's response changes with repeated stimulation. We have arbitrarily selected the term desensitization to connote the decrease in sensitivity over time with repeated exposures). The results indicated that only the groups which received cognitive therapy (i.e., CT and CG) exhibited significant increases in tolerance to VM when pretreatment measures were compared to posttreatment measures. No significant differences in pre- vs. posttreatment measures were observed in the desensitization only or control groups (i.e., DT and C). A similar pattern of results was obtained with the symptomatology data.

Adolescent↗
PubMed1989

Passenger fear of flying: behavioural treatment with extensive in-vivo exposure and group support.

The techniques used in the treatment of passenger fear of flying are described. They include behaviour modification techniques (relaxation, systematic desensitization, and cognitive restructuring), an educational programme, high in-vivo exposure, and group support. Results from self-rating scales and qualitative feedback from course participants during 1979-1985, show that the collective use of these techniques contribute significantly to a reduction of fear and discomfort associated with passenger flying.

Aerospace Medicine↗
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[Desensitization during play situation for children with negative behaviour in stomatological environment].

A new form of desensitization during play situation for children, aged from to six, is applied. The method includes a fictitious treatment of the children with the participation of a figurative toy and a play-sketch. The children have shown fear reactions and negative behaviour in stomatological environment before the desensitization. The results from the study confirm the effectiveness of that form in influencing the fear and behaviour of the children in stomatological environment.

Child Behavior↗