Psychiatria pre prax 1/2013
Cognitive behavioral therapy of panic disorder in group
In this article we describe step by step the cognitive-behavioral group therapy of patients with panic disorder. We are explaning the concept of cognitive model of panic disorder, vicious circle, cognitive reconstruction, control of breathing and exposure. In the article we also present personal experience with group cognitive-behavioral therapy and stories of patients who have undergone the therapy. We also try to point to possible complications that may occur during the therapy.
Keywords: panic disorder, cognitive-behavioral therapy, group therapy, interoceptive exposure, cognitive reconstruction, problem solving.
