Cognitive Behaviour Therapy for women who experienced intimate partner violence: Multiple case studies

Terapia Cognitivo Conductual para mujeres que sufrieron violencia por su pareja íntima: Estudio de casos múltiplos

Terapia Cognitivo-Comportamental para mulheres que sofreram violência por seus parceiros íntimos: Estudos de casos múltiplos

Habigzang, Luisa Fernanda - Gomes Ferreira Petersen, Mariana - Zamagna Maciel, Luisa
Detalles Bibliográficos
2019
Intimate partner violence
case studies
therapeutic process
cognitive behavioral therapy
estudio de caso
proceso terapéutico
terapia cognitivo conductual
violencia de pareja
violência contra mulher por parceiros íntimos
estudo de casos
processo terapêutico
terapia cognitive-comportamental
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Universidad Católica del Uruguay
LIBERI
https://revistas.ucu.edu.uy/index.php/cienciaspsicologicas/article/view/1882
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Resumen:
Sumario:Introduction: Violence against women is a phenomenon that can cause damage to the mental health, and the Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is indicated for the psychological treatment of these women, by presenting evidences of effectiveness. Objective: Describe the process and the outcomes of a cognitive behaviour intervention protocol for women who experienced intimate partner violence, through case studies. Method: There were four women who participated of the study, with a history of domestic violence and symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The therapeutic process was described by the techniques used and by the clinical clippings of the sessions. The symptoms of the women were evaluated before and after the intervention. Results: The techniques were suitable for decreasing symptoms. Conclusion: This study corroborates with the literature, showing initial evidences of effectiveness of CBT protocol for the treatment of women in situations of domestic violence.