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Case History and Treatment of a Conversion Disorder

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Title: Case History and Treatment of a Conversion Disorder

Authors: Tahira Yousaf

Journal: Bahria Journal of Professional Psychology

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Y 2023-07-01 2024-09-30
Y 2022-07-01 2023-06-30
Y 2021-07-01 2022-06-30

Publisher: Institute of Professional Psychology Bahria University Karachi Campus

Country: Pakistan

Year: 2013

Volume: 12

Issue: 2

Language: English

Keywords: Case studyconversion disorderpsychodynamic approachcognitive behavioral interventionfamily counseling

Categories
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (78) Case Study (167) Psychotherapy (54) Clinical Psychology (579) Family Therapy (12)

Abstract

The aim of the present study is to describe the case study and treatment of severe functional impairment in a nineteen year old young female adolescent with conversion disorder. Treatment included an inpatient hospital admission using a brief psychodynamic approach with cognitive behavioral interventions along with family counseling. After psychological treatment significant improvement was found in the patient’s physical and psychosocial functioning. 

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