Measurement of the Body Temperature During Intensive Short-Term Dynamic Psychotherapy: A Case Study

The purpose of this study was to measure the body temperature changes in the process of central dynamic sequence in intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy. Case Description: The sample consisted of a patient who was voluntarily chosen. The research design was case study method. The body temperature (hand temperature, forehead temperature) was measured during treatment protocol, using biofeedback machine. A nonparametric test K independent sample was used for data analysis.
The intensive short-term dynamic psychotherapy changes the body temperature. The body temperature is a sign to review the protocol and determine the level of anxiety and the patient's defenses.