Kognitivno – bihevioralna terapija u tretmanu teške depresivne epizode: prikaz slučaja
Cognitive-behavioral therapy in treatment of severe depression episode: case review

Summary/Abstract: Main goal of this work is to show a diagram of cognitive conceptualization with usage of cognitive and behavioural techniques in raising level of patients functioning with severe depression. Basis of my approach to patient was cognitive conceptualization of case based on the cognitive model of disorder. Paper, which in this case resulted in successful achievements. Some techniques used in this case were: Problem solving, Diary of daily activities, Cognitive restructuration, Role play... Patient started working again, and her level of functionality is improved in a family environment. With reducing levels of depression there was an improvement of quality of life and indirectly of her family members too. Efficiency of CBT treatment reflects in successful achievement of the targets set by the patient at the beginning of the therapy: improving appetite and hygiene, raising level of confidence and selfesteem, improving care about herself and her appearance (dressing, haircut), social activation (night outs with friends) and restoring confidence in the other.

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