Identify the client's ICD diagnosis. The diagnosis is Major Depressive Disorder. Identify and discuss one psychotherapeutic approach to address the client's problem. Provide an evidence-based rationale with support from at least one scholarly source for your choice of therapy.

  One psychotherapeutic approach to address the client's problem is cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT). CBT is a well-known effective treatment method for Major Depressive Disorder and has been recommended in most guidelines as a first-line treatment. (Karrouri et al., 2021) Describe at least three therapeutic techniques commonly used with the selected 0320 RB/KK©2022 Chamberlain University
therapeutic approach. Identifying and challenging negative thoughts: This technique involves helping the client to become aware of their negative thoughts and to examine the evidence for and against these thoughts. This can help the client to see that their negative thoughts may not be accurate and to develop more realistic and positive ways of thinking. Developing healthy coping mechanisms: This technique involves helping the client to identify and use healthy coping strategies to deal with stress and difficult emotions. This can help the client to manage their symptoms and to improve their overall well-being. Increasing positive activities and experiences: This technique involves helping the client to identify and add more positive activities and experiences into their life. This can help the client to feel more enjoyment and satisfaction and to reduce their symptoms of depression