Kognitivno-bihevioralni tretman generaliziranog anksioznog poremećaja- prikaz slučaja
Cognitive-Behavioral treatment of Generalized anxiety disorder- Case study

Summary/Abstract: The purpose of this paper is to show the cognitive-behavioral treatment of generalized anxiety disorder thirty-six year old client. The treatment was initiated because of fear of stroke due to more and more frequent sudden panic attacks, long-term anxiety, anxiety about health issues, concern about uncertainty about going abroad and entering into a marital union, etc. All of the above was reflected in the behavioral plan with reduced activity, avoidance and decline in general functionality. The treatment included 18 sessions and involved behavioral interventions in order to reduce the general level of autonomic excitement: relaxation training, breathing exercises, exposure, problem solving. Cognitive interventions in treatment focused on reducing the client's concerns, including: psychological-education, cognitive restructuring and treatment of anxiety triggers. Evaluation of the treatment included the self-assessment of the client, the test results during and after the completion of treatment and three and six months follow up examination. CBT interventions have led to significant and visible changes in the behavior and opinion of the client, which has been reflected in improving general functioning, reducing the level of anxiety, fading away panic attacks, realistic assessment of the situation, controlling care, increasing tolerance to uncertainty. Clients excellent motivation significantly contributed to overcoming the mild difficulties that occurred during the treatment, such as impatience associated with rapid troubleshooting. The importance of the paper is the presentation of the effectiveness of cognitive behavioral techniques and confirmation that CBT was the therapy of choice for this client.

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