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Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy

03-03-2024 | Panic Disorder | Original Paper

Psychological Dynamics in the Development Process of Panic Disorder: A Qualitative Study on a Family Therapy Case

Authors: Hyerin Moon, Tai-Young Park, Yanghyun Park, Yeong-Yun Bae, Chunhua-Chi

Published in: Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy

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Abstract

Panic disorder (PD) affects family members and can be influenced by familial factors. Adverse family events may contribute to anxiety and PD. We examined a family therapy case of a client with PD in South Korea. We used a thematic analysis to analyze therapy transcripts and video recordings and displayed our findings using a network. We identified five stages of the psychological process in the development of PD: (1) formation of anxiety, (2) sheltered life, (3) crisis, (4) loss of haven, and (5) inner breakdown. External situations, family dynamics, and psychological experiences at each stage are examined. Family dynamics that occurred as the family coped with external situations contributed to the client’s psychological experiences, which triggered anxiety that led to PD. This study suggests family dynamics can be associated with one’s internal experiences that could lead to PD, highlighting the importance of functional family dynamics and coping when facing crises.
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Metadata
Title
Psychological Dynamics in the Development Process of Panic Disorder: A Qualitative Study on a Family Therapy Case
Authors
Hyerin Moon
Tai-Young Park
Yanghyun Park
Yeong-Yun Bae
Chunhua-Chi
Publication date
03-03-2024
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy
Print ISSN: 0022-0116
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3564
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10879-024-09616-y