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Published Online: 1982, pp. 287–433

Psychotherapy with Night-Terror Patients

Joyce D. Kales, M.D., Roger J. Cadieux, M.D., Constantin R. Soldatos, M.D., and Anthony Kales, M.D.Authors Info & Affiliations

Publication: American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 36, Number 3

https://doi.org/10.1176/appi.psychotherapy.1982.36.3.399

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This is the first report of the effectiveness of psychotherapy in treating adult night-terror patients. Night terrors were eliminated or drastically reduced in two patients who completed psychotherapy. A third patient discontinued therapy and showed no improvement. Thus, the primary role of psychopathology in the production of night terrors in adulthood was illustrated.

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American Journal of Psychotherapy

Volume 36 • Number 3 • 1982, pp. 287–433

Pages: 399 - 407

PubMed: 7149087

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Published in print: 1982, pp. 287–433

Published online: 30 April 2018

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Joyce D. Kales, M.D.^*

Hershey, Pa.

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Roger J. Cadieux, M.D.^†

Hershey, Pa.

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Constantin R. Soldatos, M.D.^‡

Hershey, Pa.

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Anthony Kales, M.D.^§

Hershey, Pa.

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Associate Professor, Dept, of Psychiatry, and Associate Director, Sleep Research and Treatment Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine, Hershey, PA 17033

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Assistant Professor, Dept, of Psychiatry, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.

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Clinical Professor, Dept, of Psychiatry, and Associate Director, Sleep Research and Treatment Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.

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Chairman, Dept, of Psychiatry, and Director, Sleep Research and Treatment Center, Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine.

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Psychotherapy with Night-Terror Patients

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