Asked by Quonterria Gonzales on May 08, 2024
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Lately,Caesar has been feeling quite down,is unable to find pleasure in activities that he used to enjoy,and has stopped hanging out with friends.He has decided to see Dr.Cochrane,a therapist.Dr.Cochrane asks Caesar to keep a journal of his thoughts.When looking over the journal,Dr.Cochrane says,"Caesar,I see your journal says,'The librarian yelled at me because I am ugly and no one likes me.' That seems pretty negative.Can you think of another explanation for the librarian's behavior?" Caesar responds with,"Well,I guess he could have been having a bad day and was frustrated by something else."
A) What specific therapeutic technique is Dr.Cochrane using with Caesar?
B) Dr.Cochrane notices that Caesar is particularly sad during the winter.Based on this new information,describe an alternative therapeutic approach Dr.Cochrane could try to make Caesar feel better.
Therapeutic Technique
A specific method or strategy used in therapy to help individuals overcome issues or attain personal growth.
Journal
A periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research.
Sad
An emotional state characterised by feelings of disappointment, loss, or helplessness.
- Recognize cognitive restructuring as a therapeutic technique for depression.
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Nursajidah Mohd IsaMay 11, 2024
Final Answer :
A) Cognitive restructuring-recognizing maladaptive thought patterns and replacing them with ways of viewing the world that are more in tune with reality
B) Phototherapy-exposure to high-intensity light for a period of time each day
B) Phototherapy-exposure to high-intensity light for a period of time each day
Learning Objectives
- Recognize cognitive restructuring as a therapeutic technique for depression.
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