A normalizing approach to cognitive therapy for intrusive obsessional and psychotic phenomena: The case of Sam

Anthony P. Morrison

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    Abstract

    The case of Sam is conceptualized using a normalizing cognitive approach, which assumes that the cultural acceptability of his appraisals distinguishes them as psychotic. The treatment approach that is based upon such a case formulation involves the evaluation of such distressing appraisals and the generation of alternative explanations. Intervention also involves the identification and manipulation of maintenance factors such as selective attention, thought-control strategies and safety behaviors, as well as beliefs about self, world, and others and metacognitive beliefs. The desired goals that may be collaboratively generated are considered, and potential problems in therapy are discussed. Copyright © 2005 by Association for Advancement of Behavior Therapy. All rights of reproduction in any form reserved.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)384-491
    Number of pages107
    JournalCognitive and Behavioral Practice
    Volume12
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2005

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