A Practitioner Who Enters into Depression

question 11

Multiple Choice

A practitioner who enters into depression

• A) Should stop practicing immediately
• B) May be experiencing burnout
• C) Will better be able to work with a client who is depressed
• D) Should continue practicing as if nothing is amiss

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

A treatment method that involves psychological techniques to help a person change behavior and overcome problems in desired ways.

Psychological Disorders

Patterns of behavior or mental processes that are connected with emotional distress or significant impairment in functioning.

Behavior Therapists

Specialists who apply principles of learning and conditioning to help clients change undesirable behaviors.

Learning-Based Procedures

Techniques or interventions that are founded on the principles of learning theory to effect changes in behavior or cognition, often used in therapy or education.