Intervención psicológica cognitivo conductual en niña con trastorno de ansiedad de separación en la infancia. Caso Clínico

Abstract

Abstract: In the present study, the case of an 11-year-old patient with symptoms of sadness, intrusive thoughts, restlessness, worry, fear, crying easily and inability to sleep alone. These symptoms led to the diagnosis of Anxiety Disorder Separation in Childhood after a thorough clinical evaluation. The intervention Psychological treatment was carried out under the Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) approach for nine sessions. The first eight sessions focused on techniques such as psychoeducation, training in self-instructions, stopping of thought, imaginative exposition and the economy of cards, aimed at modifying thoughts and behaviors. The ninth session was dedicated to high therapeutic and to provide flash cards for the autonomous management of possible relapses. The Treatment results were positive, with a notable decrease in anxiety and patient's ability to sleep alone in her room. This case highlights the effectiveness of CBT in the treatment of anxiety in children and highlights the importance of interventions early and structured to improve the emotional and functional well-being of patients youths.