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This study shows how modified covert conditioning therapy effectively treated a woman

Keywords:

Psychotherapy anger management emotion dysregulation resistant symptoms self-management

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Area of Science:

Psychotherapy
Behavioral Psychology
Clinical Case Study

Background:

Single case study designs are crucial for linking psychotherapy theory to practice.
Long-standing aggressive behavior, like child beating, can be treatment-resistant.
Classical behavioral techniques offer potential treatment avenues.

Purpose of the Study:

To illustrate a successful application of modified covert conditioning in psychotherapy.
To demonstrate the efficacy of a modified behavioral technique for aggressive behavior.
To present a single case study of psychotherapy for seemingly treatment-resistant aggression.

Main Methods:

A modified classical behavioral technique, covert conditioning with verbal challenging, was employed.
The intervention involved 10 intensive daily sessions (60-90 minutes each).
The case study design tracked symptom changes over time.

Main Results:

The client ceased beating children within one week of treatment.
Significant reductions in anger intensity and shouting were reported.
Improvements were maintained at 2-week, 4-week, and 3-month follow-ups.

Conclusions:

Modified covert conditioning, incorporating verbal challenging, is an effective psychotherapy technique for aggressive behavior.
This case study highlights the successful application of behavioral principles in clinical practice.
Even with abrupt session discontinuation, the therapeutic gains were sustained.