Juan Has Battled Moderate Depression for Most of His Life

question 16

Multiple Choice

Juan has battled moderate depression for most of his life. He seeks out the help of a mental health professional, who recommends a form of psychotherapy known as brief therapy. What can Juan expect from this type of therapy?

• A)The therapy will be based on solution-building rather than on problem-solving.
• B)Juan will be given the tools to reflect on his problems at home and will report back to his therapist periodically.
• C)Instead of hour-long sessions four to five times per week, the sessions will be restricted to 15-minute sessions over the course of several years.
• D)Juan will spend brief periods of time with his therapist and then meet in longer group sessions with other clients experiencing similar problems.

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