Brendon believes that he is worthless, other people do not like him, and he will never have satisfying interpersonal relationships. To counteract this belief, Brendon’s therapist says to him, "Brendon, I like and appreciate you. I enjoy interacting with you. What do you think of that?" Soon, Brendon starts to think differently about himself. The therapist is using: a. modeling b. expressed emotion c. reflective listening d. cognitive restructuring
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d. cognitive restructuring
- Cognitive restructuring refers to a therapeutic process in which individuals are taught to identify, challenge, and change their negative thought patterns. In Brendon's case, the therapist is directly challenging his beliefs about himself by providing evidence that contradicts those beliefs (e.g., the therapist expressing that they like and appreciate Brendon).
- This technique is often used in cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to help individuals reframe their negative thoughts into more positive, realistic ones. By the therapist sharing a positive view of Brendon, it introduces a different perspective that he can then integrate into his own self-assessment, thereby restructuring his negative cognition.