I'll believe it when I can see it: imagery rescripting of intrusive sensory memories in depression.
Intrusive sensory memories are a common feature of depression but these are not targeted in standard cognitive treatments. Imagery rescripting of distressing memories has so far been mainly used to treat trauma-related disorders and as a component of the treatment of personality disorders. We propose that this approach might also be effective in treating depression. This paper describes the initial application of imagery rescripting as a stand-alone treatment for two patients with a sole diagnosis of major depressive disorder. The two cases are described in detail and follow-up data are reported. Implications for the cognitive treatment of depression and for our theoretical understanding about the mechanisms of change in cognitive therapy are considered.
Wheatley
Jon
J
University College London, Gower Street, London WC1E 6BT, UK.
Brewin
Chris R
CR
Patel
Trishna
T
Hackmann
Ann
A
Wells
Adrian
A
Fisher
Peter
P
Myers
Samuel
S
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