Balancing Between Empirically-Supported Methods and Individualized Treatment Design in the Case of Geoffrey

Authors

  • Jan Mohlman Rutgers -- The State University of New Jersey
  • Linda A. Cedeno Rutgers -- The State University of New Jersey
  • Rebecca B. Price Rutgers -- The State University of New Jersey
  • Eric B. Hekler Rutgers -- The State University of New Jersey
  • Grace W. Yan Rutgers -- The State University of New Jersey
  • Daniel B. Fishman Rugers -- The State University of New Jersey

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14713/pcsp.v4i3.939

Keywords:

African American, aging, comorbidity, transdiagnostic approach, augmenting cognitive behavior therapy (CBT), baby boomers

Abstract

This is a response to the commentaries by Dr. Knight (2008) and Dr. Hyer (2008) on “The Case of Geoffrey” (Mohlman et al., 2008). The response focuses on three major themes: the notion of cultural competence in the psychotherapeutic setting; possible risks inherent in and alternatives to the medicalization of mental health treatment for older adults; and the growing use of cognitive remediation in the treatment of psychiatric disorders.  We also address some of the other excellent issues raised by Drs. Knight and Hyer regarding cohort effects in the study of older therapy clients and missing elements in the case of Geoffrey.

Author Biography

Jan Mohlman, Rutgers -- The State University of New Jersey

 

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Published

2008-08-24

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 3 (2008)

Section

Case Study

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