Intervención cognitivo conductual en una adolescente en acogimiento institucional debido a patrones familiares alterados y negligencia en la crianza

Abstract

Abstract: The present work details the psychotherapeutic intervention of a 14-year-old adolescent, who has been exposed to negative situations during childhood; therefore, currently She is institutionalized in a shelter. The evaluation process is developed through observation techniques, interviews and application of instruments psychological such as: Childhood Depression Questionnaire (CDI), Anxiety Questionnaire State and Trait (STAIC), Lucy Reidl's Self-Esteem Questionnaire and Projective Tests Person Under the Rain and The Family , in such a way that Z diagnoses were obtained related to altered family patterns and neglect in parenting. Subsequently, it developed a therapeutic plan, whose objective was to reduce anxious symptoms, strengthen self-esteem and training in coping strategies, where techniques from cognitive-behavioral approach, including breathing techniques, restructuring cognitive, problem solving and social skills. Finally, the results obtained after the intervention process were moderately favorable, because showed a slight decrease in anxious symptoms, modification of thoughts, strengthening social skills and conflict resolution.