Olivia, a 35-year-old architect, feels overwhelmed by the pr…
Olivia, a 35-year-old architect, feels overwhelmed by the pressure to meet deadlines at her firm. She describes herself as a “failure” because she often struggles with perfectionism and feels like her career is the only thing that defines her worth. Which of the following interventions is most aligned with a narrative therapist’s approach?
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Tina is a narrative therapist who has been seeing Candace, 20, for her symptoms of depression since her boyfriend cheated on her and ended their relationship three months ago. Candace says she “just can’t move past the humiliation” of the moment she discovered her boyfriend was cheating on her. This memory of utter rejection that replays in Candace’s mind daily is an example of a:
Read DetailsEthan, 28, has been experiencing increasing depressive sympt…
Ethan, 28, has been experiencing increasing depressive symptoms, including low mood, difficulty concentrating, and feelings of worthlessness, for the past six months. Therapist Laura plans to use cognitive behavioral therapy to help Ethan manage his symptoms. All of the following are appropriate for CBT assessment, except:
Read DetailsTariq, a psychoanalytic therapist, is working with Simone, w…
Tariq, a psychoanalytic therapist, is working with Simone, who is struggling with recurring interpersonal conflicts with her partner, and a persistent sense of emotional disconnection. After establishing a therapeutic environment that fosters safety and free expression, Tariq might do all of the following except:
Read DetailsLena, a 30-year-old financial analyst, seeks therapy due to…
Lena, a 30-year-old financial analyst, seeks therapy due to overwhelming anxiety about her career and relationships. She constantly worries about making wrong choices and imagines catastrophic outcomes for each decision. What would be an existential therapist’s goal when working with Lena and her anxiety?
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