Un estudio de caso clínico de sobrecarga emocional por conflicto familiar

The clinical case of an 18-year old woman with signs of emotional overload due to a family conflict is discussed. She reported serious conflicts with her father ́s wife, including physical violence towards the patient, as well as lack of emotional support from the father, assumption of the role of caregiver of her younger brother and other household chores. These factors resulted in a feeling of emotional overload and helplessness that hindered any attempt to change. Cognitive-behavioural therapy based on psychological education, control, and anxiety management techniques, diaphragm breathing, and assertive communication, was implemented. After the intervention, a Para citar este artículo: Torres Moreno, L. Mesón Torets, R. y Montaño Fidalgo, M. (2021). Un estudio de caso clínico de sobrecarga emocional por conflicto familiar. Revista Clínica Contemporánea, 12(1), Artículo e4. https://doi.org/10.5093/cc2021a4 La correspondencia sobre este artículo debe enviarse a la primera autora a la Universidad Internacional Menéndez Pelayo, C/ Caleruega, 67, 28033 Madrid, Spain. Email: lauratorresmoreno5@gmail.com Un estudio de caso clínico de sobrecarga emocional por conflicto familiar A case report of emotional overload due to a family conflict 2 Sobrecarga emocional por conflicto familiar Revista Clínica Contemporánea (2021), 12, e4, 1-10 https://doi.org/10.5093/cc2021a4 © 2021 Colegio Oficial de la Psicología de Madrid ISSN: 1989-9912 clear improvement was seen: levels of anxiety and depression decreased, and social skills and assertiveness to cope with conflicts increased.