Citation

Russo SA, Hersen M, Van Hasselt VB. Behav. Modif. 2001; 25(1): 94-115.

Affiliation

Nova Southeastern University, USA.

Copyright

(Copyright © 2001, SAGE Publishing)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

11151488

Abstract

A single-case analysis was used to assess the effects of imaginal exposure in a 57-year-old woman suffering from current and reactivated post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) following a transient ischemic attack. The client's responses to self-reported depression, anxiety, and PTSD symptoms were repeatedly recorded during four phases: (a) initial psychotherapy, (b) imaginal exposure, (c) skill generalization, and (d) fading of treatment. In addition to dramatic reduction in levels of depression and anxiety, results showed a significant improvement in PTSD symptoms relating to recent and remote traumatic experiences. Improvements were maintained approximately 16 months after imaginal exposure ended, despite ongoing external stressors.

Language: en