Olivia's case: an example of application of the Brief Strategic Therapy
Keywords:
Case Study, Brief Strategic TherapyAbstract
The aim of this paper is to show a Brief Strategic Therapy intervention in a patient, Olivia, diagnosed as having panic disorder and agoraphobia. Throughout the article the intervention applied is shown. Treatment lasted 7 sessions and two follow-ups. Therapy main aim was to replace dysfunctional attempted solutions with other more functional ones.At the end of the process of psychotherapy Olivia underwent a complete recovery. The two follow-ups, at three and at six months showed the maintenance of this change.
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