Your Client Is Grieving the Loss of His Daughter, Who

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Essay

Your client is grieving the loss of his daughter, who recently passed away in a skydiving accident. Since the death of their daughter, your client and his wife have been experiencing marital conflict. This session, your client talks about a recent argument he had with his wife about a memorial fund. In addition, your client tells you that he has not been able to concentrate on work. Give three examples of practitioner statements that move from reflecting feeling and content to identifying the problem.

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Definitions:

Psychosocial History

An individual’s past experiences and personal history regarding social interactions and psychologically significant events, often reviewed in therapeutic settings to better understand current issues.

Emotional Experiencing

The process of becoming fully aware of and expressing one's emotions as a therapeutic practice.

Beck

Refers to Aaron T. Beck, a psychiatrist known for his work in psychotherapy, cognitive therapy, and his research on depression.

Maladaptive Cognitions

Refers to faulty or negative thinking patterns that contribute to psychological distress or dysfunction.