Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Self-Esteem Deficiency: A Case Report

Abstract

The study was carried out by taking the theorists into consideration. The client showing symptoms is 31 years old and female. Interviews with the client were conducted according to the cognitive behavioral therapy approach. The client stated that she did not know what she wanted due to the difficulties she experienced in her business life and that she was currently at a turning point in her life. She stated that she felt obliged to do everything perfectly because it was her own business. He stated that he could not bear the words coming to his name and surname when something went wrong and that he got very angry. He stated that due to these situations, he gained weight, lost his self-confidence and experienced high job anxiety. She sought treatment with complaints of insomnia at night when her work was interrupted. The client was first given psychoeducation about CBT. Then, information was given about lack of self-esteem. Information was given about what lack of self-esteem is, how it occurs, and coping techniques. An attempt was made to establish a therapeutic relationship with the client. A total of 5 interviews were held with the client. The duration of each meeting is 50 minutes. The interviews were conducted in collaboration with the client. Throughout the psychotherapy process, cognitive and behavioral methods appropriate to the client were used. As a result of the interviews with the client, it was observed that cognitive behavioral therapy applications significantly reduced the symptoms of low self-esteem. For this reason, CBT school is an effective method in the treatment of lack of self-esteem.