Citation

Wheatley J, Brewin CR, Patel T, Hackmann A, Wells A, Fisher P, Myers S. J. Behav. Ther. Exp. Psychiatry 2007; 38(4): 371-385.

Affiliation

University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2007, Elsevier Publishing)

DOI

10.1016/j.jbtep.2007.08.005

PMID

17915192

Abstract

Intrusive sensory memories are a common feature of depression but these are not targeted in standard cognitive treatments. Imagery rescripting of distressing memories has so far been mainly used to treat trauma-related disorders and as a component of the treatment of personality disorders. We propose that this approach might also be effective in treating depression. This paper describes the initial application of imagery rescripting as a stand-alone treatment for two patients with a sole diagnosis of major depressive disorder. The two cases are described in detail and follow-up data are reported. Implications for the cognitive treatment of depression and for our theoretical understanding about the mechanisms of change in cognitive therapy are considered.

Language: en