Juan has battled moderate depression for most of his life. He seeks out the help of a mental health professional, who recommends a form of psychotherapy known as brief therapy. What can Juan expect from this type of therapy?
a. ?The therapy will be based on solution-building rather than on problem-solving.
b. ?Juan will be given the tools to reflect on his problems at home and will report back to his therapist periodically.
c. ?Instead of hour-long sessions four to five times per week, the sessions will be restricted to 15-minute sessions over the course of several years.
d. ?Juan will spend brief periods of time with his therapist and then meet in longer group sessions with other clients experiencing similar problems.
ANSWER:
a
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