Treatment of kleptomania using cognitive and behavioral strategies

ORCID

Carolynn S. Kohn: 0000-0002-2156-4898

Document Type

Article

Publication Title

Clinical Case Studies

Department

Psychology

ISSN

1534-6501

Volume

1

Issue

1

DOI

10.1177/1534650102001001003

First Page

25

Last Page

38

Publication Date

1-1-2002

Abstract

Little research exists examining the treatment of kleptomania, particularly in men. This case study illustrates the treatment of a male client with kleptomania in which depression, suicidal ideation, and potential legal complications were present. Strategies included covert sensitization, behavioral chaining, problem solving, cognitive restructuring, and use of homework. On completion of treatment, symptoms of depression and kleptomania had decreased significantly. At 16-weekfollo w-up, the client reported continued remission of kleptomania and depressive symptoms. Treatment complications are discussed, and recommendations to clinicians are made.

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