A Psychotherapist Works with an Anxious, Dependent Patient

question 1

Multiple Choice

A psychotherapist works with an anxious, dependent patient. Which strategy is most consistent with psychoanalytic psychotherapy?

• A) Identifying the patient's strengths and assets
• B) Praising the patient for describing feelings of isolation
• C) Focusing on feelings developed by the patient toward the therapist
• D) Providing psychoeducation and emphasizing medication adherence

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