Le traitement cognitivo-comportemental d'une patiente atteinte du trouble d'anxiété généralisée

In this article, we describe the cognitive-behavioral treatment of a patient with severe generalized anxiety disorder (GAD). The treatment, which was developed by our group, targets the four components of our cognitive model of GAD: intolerance of uncertainty, positive beliefs about worry, ineffective problem solving, and cognitive avoidance. Examples of therapeutic strategies that are described include the modification of intolerance of uncertainty, the reevaluation of positive beliefs about worry, problem solving training, and cognitive exposure. Throughout the manuscript, we stress the importance of applying the treatment package in a flexible fashion.