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Cognitive processing therapy for acute stress disorder resulting from an anti-gay assault Kaysen, D., Lostutter, T. W., Goines, M. A. ASSOC ADV BEHAVIOR THERAPY. 2005: 278–89

Abstract

This case study describes Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) with a 30-year-old gay man with symptoms of acute stress disorder (ASD) following a recent homophobic assault. Treatment addressed assault-related posttraumatic stress disorder symptoms and depressive symptoms. Also addressed were low self-esteem, helplessness, and high degrees of internalized homophobia. Client symptomatology was tracked using the PTSD Symptom Scale and the Beck Depression Inventory over the course of 12 sessions and for a 3-month posttermination session. Symptoms were significantly reduced by the end of the 12-week therapy and were maintained at 3-month follow-up. This case highlights the utility of this therapy in targeting both ASD symptoms and internalized homophobia relating to experiencing a hate crime-related assault. The authors elaborate on theoretical and applied issues in adapting a structured cognitive-behavioral intervention to the treatment of ASD symptoms associated with experiencing a hate crime.

View details for DOI 10.1016/S1077-7229(05)80050-1

View details for Web of Science ID 000233682900002

View details for PubMedID 17075610

View details for PubMedCentralID PMC1627447