You are a PMHNP working with a client who has a diagnosis of…
You are a PMHNP working with a client who has a diagnosis of major depressive disorder. In session the client states, “Nothing good ever happens to me. I’m just a failure and should accept that people at work think I’m inadequate to do my job.” What therapeutic approach would be most helpful in working with this client? What scales would be helpful to use in assessing her depression and negative thoughts? Specifically, what cognitive and behavioral techniques would be helpful? What types of distortions does this client have and, as the therapist, how would you begin to address the distortions.