The use of dynamic cognitive behavioural therapy (DCBT) in social anxiety disorder (SAD): a theoretical integration initiative

Kaya, M. S. (2022) The use of dynamic cognitive behavioural therapy (DCBT) in social anxiety disorder (SAD): a theoretical integration initiative. Medicina, 58 (12). 1759. ISSN 1648-9144 doi: 10.3390/medicina58121759

Abstract/Summary

Psychotherapy theorists can often become fervent advocates of the schools they follow and place the doctrines of the theories they adopt above all else. This situation can sometimes turn into a war of theories between researchers as well. However, therapists should not aim to shape therapy sessions according to their methods but to use them in line with clients’ needs. Although it is emphasised that the integration of both psychoanalytic and cognitive behavioural therapy techniques, which is going to be named dynamic cognitive behavioural therapy (DCBT) in this case report, will provide more effective and permanent treatment, a discernible gap exists regarding the integration of these theories and their use in psychotherapy. Taking into account this gap, it is considered important to use this approach with a client who has a social anxiety disorder (SAD). Therefore, this study aims to describe the almost forgotten DCBT approach step by step through a case report and reveal the effectiveness of this approach. As a result, DCBT seems to be effective in the treatment of SAD.

Item Type	Article
URI	https://reading-clone.eprints-hosting.org/id/eprint/109219
Identification Number/DOI	10.3390/medicina58121759
Refereed	Yes
Divisions	Life Sciences > School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences > Department of Psychology
Publisher	MDPI
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