Intervención psicológica para el trastorno de estrés postraumático con sintomatología ansiosa a través de un enfoque integrativo

Abstract

Abstract: In this clinical case, the intervention performed on an 18-year-old patient is specified. who is in a foster home and has been diagnosed with Stress Disorder post-traumatic, who constantly presented symptoms such as feelings of guilt, nervousness, sadness, worry, intrusive thoughts and difficulty concentrating, which generated notable discomfort. The evaluation process was carried out through the clinical interview, observation and the application of both psychometric and projectives: Goldberg Anxiety and Depression Scale (EADG), Self-Esteem Scale Rossemberg (RSES), Person in the Rain (PBLL), Family Test. After that, performed a psychotherapeutic treatment with an integrative approach using techniques such as psychoeducation, breathing and relaxation, Socratic dialogue, achievement tree, communication assertiveness, problem solving and goal setting, with the objective of assisting patient needs. Once the psychological treatment was completed, it was evident favorable results with the reduction of anxious symptoms, strengthening of social skills, restructuring of distorted thoughts and an improvement in interpersonal relationships.