Abstract
This article describes in detail a one-session treatment protocol for panic attacks as well as the results of two small studies of its efficacy. The treatment protocol, typically completed in 75 - 120 minutes, uses an innovative approach that combines the identification of bodily sensations and specific thoughts as the precursor or “starter” of the panic attack process. The exact treatment approach is described in detail. The results of two small studies using the protocol are analyzed. The results showed that a single session using the treatment approach produced a statistically significant, immediate decline in the reported number of panic attacks that were sustained over time. These results were achieved in two separate sets of subjects utilizing different facilitators. Descriptive information regarding the sample is also provided.
Highlights
This article discusses an innovative treatment approach that utilizes the identification of bodily sensations and specific thoughts to treat panic attacks in one session
There were two major questions asked in this research project
The first was would the intervention result in a decrease in panic attack frequency? The second question was whether a study with a new facilitator with differences in age, gender and personality style would yield similar results?
Summary
This article discusses an innovative treatment approach that utilizes the identification of bodily sensations and specific thoughts to treat panic attacks in one session. The emergence of new treatments for panic attacks has been negligible in recent years (Stirman, Toder, & Crits-Cristoph, 2010). As studies of multiple methods of the treatment of panic attacks all report a significant number of subjects, 29% - 48%, who do not experience a lessening of symptoms, the need for an approach such as the one described in this article is clear (Milrod et al, 2007). There were two major questions asked in this research project. The second question was whether a study with a new facilitator with differences in age, gender and personality style would yield similar results?. A One-Session Treatment Protocol for Panic Attacks.
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