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A pilot study of cognitive behaviour therapy for panic disorder augmented by panic surfing
Author(s) -
Lamplugh Claire,
Berle David,
Milicevic Denise,
Starcevic Vladan
Publication year - 2008
Publication title -
clinical psychology and psychotherapy
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.315
H-Index - 76
eISSN - 1099-0879
pISSN - 1063-3995
DOI - 10.1002/cpp.582
Subject(s) - panic , panic disorder , psychoeducation , psychology , anxiety , cognition , cognitive restructuring , feeling , psychotherapist , clinical psychology , vigilance (psychology) , cognitive therapy , exposure therapy , cognitive behavioral therapy , anxiety disorder , psychiatry , intervention (counseling) , cognitive psychology , social psychology
This pilot study reports the outcome of cognitive behaviour therapy for panic disorder augmented by panic surfing. This treatment approach encourages acceptance of feelings rather than control of symptoms and anxiety, at the same time also targeting catastrophic misinterpretations, bodily vigilance and safety‐seeking behaviours. Eighteen participants completed a brief group treatment for panic disorder incorporating psychoeducation, panic surfing, interoceptive exposure, graded exposure and cognitive restructuring. Significant improvements occurred over the course of this treatment and were maintained at a 1‐month follow‐up. Results suggest that cognitive behaviour therapy augmented by panic surfing may be effective in the treatment of panic disorder, but there is a need for controlled studies and investigation of the relative contribution of its various components. Copyright © 2008 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.