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TREATMENT OF INTRUSIVE RUMINATIONS ABOUT MATHEMATICS

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  16 April 2002

Idit Albert  and
Peter Hayward
Idit Albert
Affiliation:
Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK
Peter Hayward
Affiliation:
Institute of Psychiatry, London, UK
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Abstract

The unusual case of a young mathematics student is described. While studying and at other times he was troubled by intrusive thoughts about the logical foundations of mathematics. A treatment package involving the use of thought stopping, emotional processing and training in study skills is described and some ideas about the treatment of intrusive thought are considered.

Keywords

Ruminationsobsessionsthought stoppingCBT

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Type
Brief Clinical Reports
Information
Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapy , Volume 30 , Issue 2 , April 2002 , pp. 223 - 226
Copyright
© 2002 British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies

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