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This 3 page research paper presents a case scenario that features a Haitian American woman suffering from panic attacks. Therapy strategies are discussed. Bibliography cites 3 sources.
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of breath, rapid pulse, sweaty palms and tightness in her chest, which make Mrs. Hudson feel like she is having a heart attack. Fear of further attacks is affecting
her quality of life, as she has become reclusive, preferring not to leave home, and her absence from work is threatening her job. The first time Mrs. Hudson experienced
these symptoms paramedics were called, but, by the time they arrived, the symptoms had subsided and no obvious physical cause was determined. According to Scheinbaum (2012), these symptoms are all
consistent with having a panic attack, which suggests that the diagnosis of a panic disorder may be appropriate. Nevertheless, as the symptoms of a panic disorder are physical, it is
often difficult for a client to believe that there is nothing physically wrong causing their symptoms. While a physical cause should be ruled out before arriving at the diagnosis of
a panic disorder, once this diagnosis is made, it is important to present the client with a realistic view of the disorder and treatment that is culturally appropriate to her
ethnic background. Initial counseling should include the positive information that it is possible to learn to stop a panic attack and that this can be learned without medication or extensive
therapy (Scheinbaum, 2012). Despite the considerable numbers of Haitian immigrants living in the US, which increased following the January 12, 2010 earthquake, this population is underserved and the utilization
of culturally specific practices to engage Haitians in therapy requires understanding of their cultural context (Rahill, et al, 2011). In order to accomplish this purpose, Rahill and colleagues describe a
therapist aiding a male Haitian immigrant exhibiting the symptoms of Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) by using metaphors within the context of "traditional Haitian story-telling ritual" (Rahill, et al, 2011, p.
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