What is the underlying dysfunctional belief that maria holds

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Problem

A 15-year-old Puerto Rican adolescent female Maria is living with both her parents and a younger sibling. Her parents present with significant marital problems, were separated briefly a year ago, and are now discussing divorce.

Maria mentions that she is failing several classes in school, and her family is in the process of looking for a new school due to her failing grades and difficulties getting along with her classmates.

She presents the following symptoms: frequent sadness and crying, increased appetite and overeating, guilt, low self-concept, anxiety, irritability, insomnia, hopelessness, and difficulty concentrating.

Maria states that she has trouble in her interpersonal relationships due to persistent negative thoughts about her appearance and scholastic abilities, as well as guilt regarding her parents' marital problems. Maria states that if her parents' divorce, she will run away because her living conditions must be comfortable for her.

A. From Aaron Beck's Cognitive Theory, what cognitive distortion(s) is Maria experiencing? What is the underlying dysfunctional belief that Maria holds?

B. Maria maintains a depressive pattern with a negative cognitive triad. Please explain what that means exactly in Maria's situation.

C. Utilizing Albert Ellis' REBT, describe one cognitive method that you could use in session with Maria, to dispute her irrational belief?

D. Utilizing Albert Ellis' REBT, describe one emotive technique that you could use in session with Maria, to dispute her irrational belief?

E. What homework would you give to Maria?

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