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One of Your Best Friends Feels That He Fails at Everything

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One of your best friends feels that he fails at everything he does and that his life isn't worth living.When you suggest that he talk to a psychotherapist,your friend responds,"Talking won't help.The more I talk about myself,the more I think about my problems.The more I think about my problems,the more depressed I get." Explain why your friend's comment illustrates his need for cognitive therapy.What procedures would a cognitive therapist use to help your friend overcome his negative feelings?


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