Estudio de Caso Clínico: Intervención Cognitivo Conductual en una Paciente Adulta Joven con Discapacidad Intelectual y Trastorno Negativista Desafiante

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Abstract: The present research proposes a cognitive-behavioral treatment approach for a 25-year-old young woman, who has previously been diagnosed with an intellectual disability of 42%, also meets the criteria for an oppositional defiant disorder 313.81 and sexual counseling V65.49 identified in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5). To carry out this process, an evaluation was designed comprehensive that included clinical observation, and the application of an observation sheet. During the treatment, various psychological techniques were used, such as psychoeducation, guided imagination, impulse control, role play, and token economy. At Throughout the therapeutic process, a notable improvement was observed in the behaviors of disobedience, in the capacity for honest communication and in the understanding of emotional relationships. This improvement reflects the positive impact of the treatment on the quality of patient's life and her interaction with her environment.