Psychological Treatment of Magical Thinking and Associated Symptoms: A Case Report

By : Poonam Joshi, Dr. Ravikesh Tripathi

Page No: 43-50

Abstract
Magical thinking is widely explored phenomenon in normal and abnormal population. Magical and superstitious beliefs are universal aspects of our life. However, elevated magical thinking is often seen in obsessive compulsive disorder and other anxiety disorders. There is a lack of intervention studies on magical thinking. This case study reports the role of magical thinking in the development of obsessive-compulsive disorder. The case report further highlights the usefulness of cognitive behavior therapy in the treatment of magical thinking and associated psychopathology. Magical thinking and its putative role in the development and maintenance of psychopathology is not adequately explored. This case study highlights the application of cognitive behavior therapy in managing magical thinking and associated psychopathology. Role of cultural belief system in the development and maintenance of magical thinking need to be systematically explored in the future.

Authors :
Poonam Joshi : Assistant Professor,Clinical Psychology, Amity University, Rajasthan.
Dr. Ravikesh Tripathi : Assistant Professor – Clinical Psychology, NIMHANS.
 

DOI: https://doi.org/10.32381/JPR.2023.18.01.5