Palmtop Computer-Assisted Group Therapy for Social Phobia

Przeworski, Amy, & Newman, Michelle G. (2004). Palmtop computer-assisted group therapy for social phobia. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 60(2), 179-188. doi:10.1002/jclp.10246

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Amy Przeworski

Case Western Reserve University - Department of Psychiatry

Michelle G. Newman

Pennsylvania State University - Department of Psychology

Date Written: 2004

Abstract

This article describes the application of group computer-assisted therapy for social phobia. The computer program includes a diary function for ongoing self-monitoring of anxiety as well as guidance on the practice of relaxation, cognitive restructuring, and self-control desensitization. Although the program was originally designed to treat individuals with generalized anxiety disorder (GAD), it was hypothesized that the program also would be effective for individuals with social phobia; therefore, it was implemented in a group of individuals with a primary diagnosis of GAD or social phobia. We present the case of a client with social phobia who received six sessions of group therapy and who carried the ambulatory computer throughout this treatment. Outcome data suggest that the treatment was highly effective for this client as well as others with a diagnosis of social phobia or GAD.

Keywords: social phobia, social anxiety disorder, technology, computer-assisted therapy, generalized anxiety disorder, momentary intervention

Suggested Citation

Przeworski, Amy and Newman, Michelle G., Palmtop Computer-Assisted Group Therapy for Social Phobia (2004). Przeworski, Amy, & Newman, Michelle G. (2004). Palmtop computer-assisted group therapy for social phobia. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 60(2), 179-188. doi:10.1002/jclp.10246, Available at SSRN: https://ssrn.com/abstract=2557098

Amy Przeworski (Contact Author)

Case Western Reserve University - Department of Psychiatry ( email )

Cleveland, OH 44106
United States

Michelle G. Newman

Pennsylvania State University - Department of Psychology ( email )

University Park, PA
United States

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