Terapia cognitivo-comportamental e enlutamento: um caso de luto pela perda da genitora

Abstract

This word aims to present the use of Cognitive-Behavioral Theory in a clinical case of a patient grieving the death of her mother. The narrated experience took place during Supervised Internship II of the Psychology course, at the Psychological Care Outpatient Clinic for people with Chronic Conditions (APC), within the premises of the Federal University of Recôncavo da Bahia (UFRB). To bring up a discussion about psychology, we initially discussed some psychotherapeutic approaches, emphasizing Cognitive-Behavioral Theory and grief. We then focused our attention on the clinical case studied, observing the patient’s life history, in addition to her complaints and psychological profile. In another block, we see how the meetings were conducted within the therapy process, as well as commenting on the techniques used in the interventions. Therefore, from a theoretical-practical perspective, it was possible to verify the use of CBT as a therapeutic tool in the treatment of bereaved people. The results showed that CBT is effective in treating patients suffering due to the loss of a loved one, as well as that, there is a lack of studies on people grieving the death of their parents.