Caso clínico cuidadora migrante de persona con TDAH

Abstract

Abstract: The case is described of a 37-year-old migrant woman with Adjustment Disorder with predominance of alterations of other emotions who takes care of a child with ADHD. The patient refers that in the last months she feels desperate and needs help for so many problems. The patient was evaluated by means of: clinical interview, observation and psychological reagents to quantify the variables of: stress, coping styles and personality traits. Intervention was carried out in 12 sessions with an integrative model that included techniques of: Gestalt, cognitive behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, brief solution-focused therapy, emotion-focused therapy and rational emotive behavioral therapy. In addition, there was 1 follow-up session after one month. After the intervention, there was evidence of a decrease in stress, risk of illness and caregiver overload. On the other hand, she improved her communication skills, coping strategies, problem-solving skills, emotional self-regulation and prioritization of life goals. She resolved unresolved conflicts from her past, made more adaptive decisions, restructured irrational beliefs and pessimistic thoughts.