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Peer reviewedDollinger, Stephen J. – Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 1983
Describes the use of behavioral procedures as part of systems-oriented family therapy for the treatment of an adolescent girl's functional blackouts. Treatment successfully eliminated blackouts without directly addressing clear psychosexual issues. Discusses the case in terms of conceptualizing etiology and treatments and advocates working with…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Counseling Techniques
Peer reviewedLamb, C. Sue – Personnel and Guidance Journal, 1980
Paradoxical intention helps clients separate themselves from their neurotic symptoms. The client is instructed to exaggerate the symptom and finds, paradoxically, the symptom occurs less. In provocative exaggeration symptoms are described so as to evoke laughter at the very symptom that causes anxiety. (Author)
Descriptors: Behavior Modification, Case Studies, Counseling Techniques, Humor
