A Case of Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy for a Patient with Panic Disorder

공황 장애 환자의 인지-행동 치료 1례

  • Kang, Dong-Woo (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Seoul Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University) ;
  • Choi, Young-Hee (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Seoul Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University) ;
  • Lee, Jung-Hum (Clinical Psychologist, Department of Neuropsychiatry, Seoul Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University) ;
  • Chung, Young-Cho (Department of Neuropsychiatry, Seoul Paik Hospital, College of Medicine, Inje University)
  • 강동우 (인제대학교 의과대학 신경정신과학교실) ;
  • 최영희 (인제대학교 의과대학 신경정신과학교실) ;
  • 이정흠 (인제대학교 의과대학 신경정신과학교실) ;
  • 정영조 (인제대학교 의과대학 신경정신과학교실)
  • Published : 1996.12.15

Abstract

In spite of its prominent effects on reduction of panic attacks and preveniton of relapse, cognitive-behavioral therapy(CBT) for panic disorder is seldomly utilized and studied in this country. for the past year, authors have modified CBT program for panic disorder that was based on PCT(panic control program) designed by Dr. Barlow and Dr. Craske. Our program is composed of informational component, somatic management skills, cognitive restructuring, interoceptive exposure and in vivo exposure. One patient has significantly improved by this program and satisfied with the treatment result. The aim of this article is to present our experience of treating a panic patient with CBT.

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