Citation

Lennings CJ. Adolescence 1996; 31(124): 831-840.

Affiliation

School of Behavioral Science, Cumberland College of Health Sciences, New South Wales, Australia.

Copyright

(Copyright © 1996, Libra Publishers)

DOI

unavailable

PMID

8970657

Abstract

Object relations and social cognitive theory can be combined with the use of imagery in a self-control program with aggressive adolescents. Object relations provide a rationale for merging fantasy and reality processes while social cognitive theory (and its operationalization through cognitive behavioral therapy) provides a general framework in which behavioral and cognitive change techniques are utilized. This is embedded in a developmental paradigm that promotes the integration of the past, present, and future as a means of encouraging developmental maturity and identity. A case study demonstrates how the elaborated procedure of imagery manipulation can effectively alter behavior in a relatively brief time. While concerns remain regarding the amalgamation of psychodynamic and cognitive theories, the theories can give rise to a judicious blending of techniques that appear to have good effect in the case described.

Language: en