The Case of Maria

Díaz-Martínez, Angélica M.

doi:10.1177/1534650103002003004

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“…Because Robyn experienced multiple traumas throughout her life, starting in her early childhood, it was important to understand how these still impacted her beliefs about herself, the world, and her current relationships. Ethnocultural genograms have been used successfully to understand clients in culturally-informed manner (Díaz-Martínez, 2003). In Robyn's case, clinicians were able to use this tool to identify various internalized messages from childhood such as "your abuse doesn't matter," "Black people are worthless," and "I am stupid."…”

Section: Preparatory Sessionsmentioning

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Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD Related to Racial Discrimination

Halstead¹,

Reed²,

Krause

et al. 2021

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Current research suggests that ketamine-assisted psychotherapy has benefit for the treatment of mental disorders. We report on the results of ketamine-assisted intensive outpatient psychotherapeutic treatment of a client with treatment-resistant, posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) as a result of experiences of racism and childhood sexual abuse. The client’s presenting symptoms included hypervigilance, social avoidance, feelings of hopelessness, and intense recollections. These symptoms impacted all areas of daily functioning. Psychoeducation was provided on how untreated intergenerational trauma, compounded by additional traumatic experiences, potentiated the client’s experience of PTSD and subsequent maladaptive coping mechanisms. Ketamine was administered four times over a 13-day span as an off-label, adjunct to psychotherapy. Therapeutic interventions and orientations utilized were mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) and functional analytic psychotherapy (FAP). New skills were obtained in helping the client respond effectively to negative self-talk, catastrophic thinking, and feelings of helplessness. Treatment led to a significant reduction in symptoms after completion of the program, with gains maintained 4 months post-treatment. This case study demonstrates the effective use of ketamine as an adjunct to psychotherapy in treatment-resistant PTSD.

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Section: Preparatory Sessionsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD Related to Racial Discrimination

Halstead¹,

Reed²,

Krause

et al. 2021

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Roles of Culture in Gambling and Gambling Disorder

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Addressing Acculturative Stress in Psychotherapy: A Case Study of a Latino Man Overcoming Cultural Conflicts and Stress Related to Language Use

Torres

Crowther

Brodsky

2017

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To foster engagement in treatment and improve therapeutic outcomes for immigrant clients, it is important for therapists to integrate cultural values and to recognize the psychological stressors faced as immigrants learn to adapt and assimilate changes associated with moving to a new country. This case study describes the integration of cultural values when working with immigrant Latino clients who are at an increased risk of experiencing acculturative stress as a result of moving to the United States and having limited English knowledge. The integration of cultural values of familismo and personalismo are also discussed as it related to case conceptualization and treatment process. Finally, the current case provides information about conducting therapy in two languages and transitioning from Spanish to English as part of acculturation process while also addressing multifaceted aspects involved when working with Latino clients.

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The Case of Maria

Cited by 3 publications

References 9 publications

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD Related to Racial Discrimination

Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy for PTSD Related to Racial Discrimination

Roles of Culture in Gambling and Gambling Disorder

Addressing Acculturative Stress in Psychotherapy: A Case Study of a Latino Man Overcoming Cultural Conflicts and Stress Related to Language Use

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