
Journal of Child & Adolescent Trauma, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 18(1), P. 11 - 21
Published: Dec. 6, 2024
Abstract This study aimed to a) discuss the neurobiological mechanisms of depersonalization as arising from activation at brainstem level and b) assess effectiveness deep brain reorienting psychotherapy (DBR) with a patient presenting depersonalization-derealization disorder (DDD). In first part paper, we verbal abuse severe form relational trauma how it can be connected depersonalization. It is argued that suddenly aversive experiences engage locus coeruleus in widespread noradrenergic thalamus cortex such balance functioning within becomes disturbed subjective experience chronic results. second part, single-case aims provide initial evidence experienced responded DBR therapy. Pre- post-treatment measures consisted instruments measure depersonalization, social anxiety symptoms quality life. After 43 sessions, participant's comorbid decreased significantly. Patients DDD may benefit DBR. Future research required address generalizability larger population.
Language: Английский