A client is participating in therapy that explores the effects of unrealistic thought patterns on daily life. Which type of therapy is the client likely engaging in?
1. Repetitive Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation
2. Cognitive therapy techniques
3. Family therapy to explore dynamics
4. Alternate-Nostril Breathing
2. Cognitive therapy techniques
Rationale:
Cognitive therapy techniques promote evaluation of thought patterns and how life is being influenced by thought patterns. The other therapies do not deal with thought patterns.
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