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Cognitive Treatment Through Positive Self-Verbalization: A Multiple Case Study

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 June 2009

Alfred Lange,
René Richard,
Jette Kiestra and
Elien van Oostendorp
Alfred Lange
Affiliation:
University of Amsterdam
René Richard
Affiliation:
University of Amsterdam
Jette Kiestra
Affiliation:
Free University, Amsterdam
Elien van Oostendorp
Affiliation:
Outpatient Institute for Mental Health, Beverwijk, The Netherlands
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Abstract

This article deals with the modification of self-statements as a specific strategy in cognitive therapy. A method is described in which patients modify their self-talk by reading aloud positive self-statements that are incompatible with original self-deprecatory thoughts. Next, several cases are presented that illustrate how this intervention can effectively be integrated in the treatment of various disorders. In the discussion, the indications for using this intervention are considered and compared to other cognitive strategies.

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Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , Volume 25 , Issue 2 , April 1997, pp. 161 - 171
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Copyright © British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies 1997

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