This article is an example of how REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) was successfully appli... more This article is an example of how REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) was successfully applied to alleviate GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) on an individual working in a Gas plant.
The paper describes progress from initial “breakdown”, his referral and management, all the way to successful “streamlining” back into his department and social circle. The case illustrates how close coordination under a “holistic health care approach” effectively facilitated intervention up to smooth recovery. As the case unfolds, an overview of the theoretical model will be presented alongside examples of how REBT was administered to minimize the “pervasive irrational thoughts” of the worker.
Case Summary:
“Kumar” is a 36 year old mechanical technician initially referred by his department because he unofficially went on leave for one week. Interview showed that he apparently went back to India to seek treatment for seeming “anxious and depressed.” He was given a referral to Hamad Hospital where he got admitted for 10 days. Upon his discharge, he went on a 45 day sabbatical continuing treatment in India. Despite coming back to work with a “Fitness to Work certificate” from his Psychiatrist in India, he unfortunately experienced “anxiety attack” the next day during their scheduled performance assessment. He was brought again to Hamad Hospital and scheduled for regular OPD psychiatric consultations. In the months that followed, he was required to undergo weekly psychotherapy sessions complementing his medication. He was not taken out of his department but instead given a less strenuous job with a lighter work load. With consistent follow up, “Kumar” successfully overcame his irrational thoughts, gotten control of his “anxiety reactions”, slowly got back into his former work role, tapered off his medication until finally stopping it 7 months after his ordeal.
A number of developments in recent years along lines subjects such as the plight of migrant worke... more A number of developments in recent years along lines subjects such as the plight of migrant workers, the impact of occupational stress in the workplace, and the abounding awareness amongst people about wellness have spurred a growing literature emphasizing the importance of paying attention to workers well being in the workplace. Wellbeing is a broad subject and encompasses not only the physical but also the emotional, mental and even transpersonal aspects. As such, only a number of documented programs have been studied that actually shows how well planned programs and strategies can provide targeted interventions that have the potential to impact workers welfare and benefit the organization as a whole. This study will endeavor to describe the importance of psychological care and support on the welfare of workers using the example of a program delivered in an Oil and Gas project in the State of Qatar.
This article is an example of how REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) was successfully appli... more This article is an example of how REBT (Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy) was successfully applied to alleviate GAD (Generalized Anxiety Disorder) on an individual working in a Gas plant.
The paper describes progress from initial “breakdown”, his referral and management, all the way to successful “streamlining” back into his department and social circle. The case illustrates how close coordination under a “holistic health care approach” effectively facilitated intervention up to smooth recovery. As the case unfolds, an overview of the theoretical model will be presented alongside examples of how REBT was administered to minimize the “pervasive irrational thoughts” of the worker.
Case Summary:
“Kumar” is a 36 year old mechanical technician initially referred by his department because he unofficially went on leave for one week. Interview showed that he apparently went back to India to seek treatment for seeming “anxious and depressed.” He was given a referral to Hamad Hospital where he got admitted for 10 days. Upon his discharge, he went on a 45 day sabbatical continuing treatment in India. Despite coming back to work with a “Fitness to Work certificate” from his Psychiatrist in India, he unfortunately experienced “anxiety attack” the next day during their scheduled performance assessment. He was brought again to Hamad Hospital and scheduled for regular OPD psychiatric consultations. In the months that followed, he was required to undergo weekly psychotherapy sessions complementing his medication. He was not taken out of his department but instead given a less strenuous job with a lighter work load. With consistent follow up, “Kumar” successfully overcame his irrational thoughts, gotten control of his “anxiety reactions”, slowly got back into his former work role, tapered off his medication until finally stopping it 7 months after his ordeal.
A number of developments in recent years along lines subjects such as the plight of migrant worke... more A number of developments in recent years along lines subjects such as the plight of migrant workers, the impact of occupational stress in the workplace, and the abounding awareness amongst people about wellness have spurred a growing literature emphasizing the importance of paying attention to workers well being in the workplace. Wellbeing is a broad subject and encompasses not only the physical but also the emotional, mental and even transpersonal aspects. As such, only a number of documented programs have been studied that actually shows how well planned programs and strategies can provide targeted interventions that have the potential to impact workers welfare and benefit the organization as a whole. This study will endeavor to describe the importance of psychological care and support on the welfare of workers using the example of a program delivered in an Oil and Gas project in the State of Qatar.
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The paper describes progress from initial “breakdown”, his referral and management, all the way to successful “streamlining” back into his department and social circle. The case illustrates how close coordination under a “holistic health care approach” effectively facilitated intervention up to smooth recovery. As the case unfolds, an overview of the theoretical model will be presented alongside examples of how REBT was administered to minimize the “pervasive irrational thoughts” of the worker.
Case Summary:
“Kumar” is a 36 year old mechanical technician initially referred by his department because he unofficially went on leave for one week. Interview showed that he apparently went back to India to seek treatment for seeming “anxious and depressed.” He was given a referral to Hamad Hospital where he got admitted for 10 days. Upon his discharge, he went on a 45 day sabbatical continuing treatment in India. Despite coming back to work with a “Fitness to Work certificate” from his Psychiatrist in India, he unfortunately experienced “anxiety attack” the next day during their scheduled performance assessment. He was brought again to Hamad Hospital and scheduled for regular OPD psychiatric consultations. In the months that followed, he was required to undergo weekly psychotherapy sessions complementing his medication. He was not taken out of his department but instead given a less strenuous job with a lighter work load. With consistent follow up, “Kumar” successfully overcame his irrational thoughts, gotten control of his “anxiety reactions”, slowly got back into his former work role, tapered off his medication until finally stopping it 7 months after his ordeal.
The paper describes progress from initial “breakdown”, his referral and management, all the way to successful “streamlining” back into his department and social circle. The case illustrates how close coordination under a “holistic health care approach” effectively facilitated intervention up to smooth recovery. As the case unfolds, an overview of the theoretical model will be presented alongside examples of how REBT was administered to minimize the “pervasive irrational thoughts” of the worker.
Case Summary:
“Kumar” is a 36 year old mechanical technician initially referred by his department because he unofficially went on leave for one week. Interview showed that he apparently went back to India to seek treatment for seeming “anxious and depressed.” He was given a referral to Hamad Hospital where he got admitted for 10 days. Upon his discharge, he went on a 45 day sabbatical continuing treatment in India. Despite coming back to work with a “Fitness to Work certificate” from his Psychiatrist in India, he unfortunately experienced “anxiety attack” the next day during their scheduled performance assessment. He was brought again to Hamad Hospital and scheduled for regular OPD psychiatric consultations. In the months that followed, he was required to undergo weekly psychotherapy sessions complementing his medication. He was not taken out of his department but instead given a less strenuous job with a lighter work load. With consistent follow up, “Kumar” successfully overcame his irrational thoughts, gotten control of his “anxiety reactions”, slowly got back into his former work role, tapered off his medication until finally stopping it 7 months after his ordeal.