The mind-body connection: A case study in psychosomatics

Abstract

This case report explores the mind-body connection throughout the therapeutic process. It describes the clinical course of a college-aged female who presented with persistent physical symptoms later found to be associated with unresolved emotional trauma. The patient underwent a tailored therapeutic regimen incorporating cognitive processing therapy, cognitive reframing, eye movement desensitization and reprocessing, group therapy, and peer support groups. Over the course of treatment, a pronounced psychosomatic relationship emerged, which proved to be a critical factor in the patient’s recovery.

Keywords

Counseling / Psychosomatic / Trauma / Anxiety

Acknowledgments

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Conflict of interest

The author declares no conflicts of interest.

Author contributions

This is a single-authored article.

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Consent for publication

During the inromed consent process of counseling, patient had given consent that their case solely or in combination with multiple cases, may be used for publication, but will be free of any personal name identifiers.

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