Psychosexual therapy in an interdisciplinary approach. Case study: patient with anxiety disorders and excessive pelvic floor muscle tension
Marta Rawińska
Academy of Economics and Humanities in Warsawhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5797-6886
Małgorzata Starzec-Proserpio
Department of Obstetrics, Medical Center for Postgraduate Education in Warsawhttps://orcid.org/0000-0002-5067-8261
Abstract
Aim
This article presents psychosexual conceptualization and methods of therapeutic work with a patient in an interdisciplinary approach. It was based on the techniques of cognitive-behavioral psychotherapy (CBT) and urogynecological physiotherapy.
Methods
The most important elements of the diagnostic interview and work techniques based on the CBT approach and physiotherapy were presented. The therapy was focused on the issues of anxiety, helplessness, and anger. At later stages of the therapy, sexological topics and physiotherapy were introduced. In addition, the patient received treatment from other specialists: a psychiatrist and an endocrinologist.
Results
The patient managed to achieve some of the goals set together with the therapist and eliminate genito-pelvic pain. An additional benefit was the complete medical diagnosis of the patient and commencement of the treatment related of her hormonal imbalance.
Conclusions
Interdisciplinary treatment resulted in beneficial effects. This type of cooperation of many specialists in treating patients reporting emotional, mental, and sexual difficulties seems to give the best results. This indicates the value of teamwork and the need for the cooperation of specialists in various fields.
Keywords:
CBT, urogynecological physiotherapy, interdisciplinarity, anxiety disorders, pain syndromesReferences
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