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Cognitive-behavioral group psychotherapy for agoraphobia and panic disorder
P L Belfer1, L S Munoz, J Schachter
1Outpatient Mental Health Service, Newton-Wellesley Hospital, MA 02162, USA.
International Journal of Group Psychotherapy
|April 1, 1995
Summary
This study presents a cognitive-behavioral group therapy model for agoraphobia treatment. It teaches coping skills to reduce anxiety and avoidance, using a supportive group to combat social isolation.
Area of Science:
- Psychology
- Psychiatry
- Clinical Psychology
Background:
- Agoraphobia is a complex disorder causing significant personal, social, and occupational disability.
- Social isolation and alienation are common in individuals with agoraphobia.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present a cognitive-behavioral model for group psychotherapy in agoraphobia treatment.
- To outline a therapeutic approach that reduces anxiety and behavioral avoidance.
Main Methods:
- Group psychotherapy utilizing a cognitive-behavioral model.
- Teaching active coping skills to manage anxiety and avoidance behaviors.
- Leveraging a supportive group environment to address social isolation.
Main Results:
- The cognitive-behavioral model facilitates the acquisition of active coping skills.
- Group support helps mitigate social isolation and alienation associated with agoraphobia.
- The treatment model is adaptable to various group therapy formats.
Conclusions:
- Cognitive-behavioral group therapy offers an effective approach to treating agoraphobia.
- This model addresses both the anxiety symptoms and the social deficits of the disorder.
- The treatment is flexible and can be implemented in different therapeutic settings.