Cognitive Behavioral Therapy: Case analysis by WILLAN LOIS GOMEZ https://padlet.com/willanloisgomezcrs/CognitiveBehavioralTherapy CASE 1 :Name: Paolo SaltLatteAge: 45Medical History: Paolo has a history of a mild stroke two years ago. While her physical ability to swallow has improved significantly over time, she still experiences anxiety and fear around eating and swallowing.Presenting Issue: Paolo has developed an overwhelming fear of choking while eating. This has led to her avoiding meals in social settings, eating only soft, safe foods, and experiencing significant anxiety before and during meals. She has lost weight and her social life has been affected due to her food fears. Sarah's doctor recommends working with a speech-language pathologist (SLP) and a psychologist to address both the physical and psychological aspects of her dysphagia. CASE 2: Name: Poleen BiscoffAge: 16Medical History: Poleen was diagnosed with achalasia, a condition where the muscles in the lower part of the esophagus do not relax properly, leading to difficulty swallowing. She has undergone medical treatment, including Botox injections to help relax the esophageal muscles, and her condition has improved. However, she continues to experience significant anxiety about eating due to her previous choking episodes. Emily also has a history of generalized anxiety disorder, which exacerbates her fear of swallowing.Presenting Issue: Poleen has developed a severe fear of choking and often avoids eating in front of others, especially at school or social gatherings. She frequently experiences panic attacks before meals and will refuse to eat certain foods, even though she is capable of swallowing them. Emily's social life is impacted, and she has started losing weight due to her avoidance of food. en-us 2024-11-30 06:23:48 UTC 2024-11-30 07:00:27 UTC hello@padlet.com Instructions and Rubrics willanloisgomezcrs https://padlet.com/willanloisgomezcrs/CognitiveBehavioralTherapy/wish/3240500013 Instructions:

Please form groups of three and review the cases provided. Analyze each case to determine if the patient would benefit from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT). For each case, explain the components of the therapy and discuss how these elements are relevant to the specific circumstances of the patient.

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