Cognitive-behavioral therapy to mourning for the sudden death of spouse

Authors

  • Adriana Cardoso de Oliveira e Silva Universidade Federal Fluminense; Laboratório de Tanatologia e Psicometria
  • Antonio Egidio Nardi Universidade Federal Fluminense; Instituto de Psiquiatria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832011000500010

Keywords:

Bereavement, cognitive therapy, behavior therapy, thanatology

Abstract

INTRODUCTION: The mourning due to the sudden death of a spouse has special features that should be considered in therapy process of those who undergo this experience. METHODS: Case work of grief therapy using a cognitive-behavioral protocol. The progress of the patient was assessed at the beginning and end of treatment with BDI, BAI, BHS, ISSL and GHQ. RESULTS: There was reduction in depression, anxiety and hopelessness. Regarding stress, the patient, that was in the stage of exhaustion passed to resistance. Reduction of psychological stress (95% to 50%), distrust about their own performance (90% to 40%), sleep disturbances (95% to 45%), death wish (95% to 20%) and also of psychosomatic disorders (95% to 60%). DISCUSSION: The therapeutic protocol through the focus of cognitive-behavioral therapy was effective for that specific type of mourning.

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Published

2011-01-01

Issue

Vol. 38 No. 5 (2011)

Section

Case Report

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How to Cite

Cognitive-behavioral therapy to mourning for the sudden death of spouse . (2011). Archives of Clinical Psychiatry, 38(5), 213-215. https://doi.org/10.1590/S0101-60832011000500010