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The purpose of this assignment is to determine how one would apply cognitive behavioral theory when a client presents with depression. Address the following in a short paper:
- Based on the theories and models in the reading, what does depression have to do with irrational thoughts?
- Based on the theories and models in the reading, what methods would one use to assess a client with depression?
- What methods would a therapist working from cognitive behavioral theory use to help a person with depression?
- Is there another theory that would work better? Why or why not? (Be sure to include references to at least two different theorists' approaches from the reading in this paper.)
Suggested length for this short paper is at least 500 words.
The paper must contain an introductory paragraph, multiple paragraphs to create the body of the paper, and a conclusion.
Use your textbook as one of your sources and find an additional credible reference (not another textbook and not a general access website). Cite both of these sources in your paper.
The paper must follow APA guidelines for academic style and format.