A Model of Psychological Interventions for Consultation and Liaison with Medical Clinics,
Abstract
Brief strategic therapy has become a popular treatment modality for a variety of anxiety disorders. Since anxiety often complicates and exacerbates medical problems, it would appear as if this treatment approach may be a valuable addition to psychology's armamentarium of more traditional interventions (e.g., systematic densitization, hypnosis, relaxation training). A model will be presented to help the clinician determine which treatment approach is most appropriate (e.g., traditional interventions vs brief strategic interventions). This model is based on Brehm's theory of reactance and on the patient's perception of the amount of control he/she has over their symptomatic behavior. Case examples will be presented to illustrate the application of this model in consultation and liaison with dental, neurology, family practice, and orthopedic clinics.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Mar 01, 1987
- Accession Number
- ADP005574
Entities
People
- Federico M. Tamayo
- James F. Degroof
- Robert C. Hulsebus
- Rodney Sullivan