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Logotherapy and post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
a case study of a kidnapping in guatemala
pp. 245-257
Abstract
This paper is a case study of a patient who had been diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) after being kidnapped and held captive for 14 days. The patient was referred to the Clinic of the Instituto de Ciencias de la Familia (ICF) in Guatemala, presenting with difficulty in engaging with pharmacological treatment and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). The patient presented with symptoms of insomnia, anxiety, a constant sense of danger, nightmares, and intrusive memories. This paper presents a narrative case study, which concurs with the diagnostic criteria of the DSM-IV. It also outlines a successful treatment outcome using logotherapy.
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Batthyány Alexander (2016) Logotherapy and existential analysis. Dordrecht, Springer.
Pages: 245-257
DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-29424-7_21
Full citation:
Mollinedo de Moklebust Lucrecia (2016) „Logotherapy and post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd): a case study of a kidnapping in guatemala“, In: A. Batthyány (ed.), Logotherapy and existential analysis, Dordrecht, Springer, 245–257.