aidemia--modules-session_ideas_request	Provide some idea(s) for a psychotherapeutic session -
What length (min)	30
Patient mood	Stressed
Patient condition	Not specific
Relevant challenges	Nothing in particular
Therapeutic technique	Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Use coping techniques	No particular
Patient engagement	Neutral or indifferent
Patient assignment	Nothing specific
Specific mindset	No particular
Needed behavioural change	No particular
Any other preferences

Psychotherapeutic Session Plan: 30 Minutes

Session Overview

• Duration: 30 minutes
• Patient Mood: Stressed
• Main Condition: Not specific
• Engagement Level: Neutral or indifferent
• Therapeutic Technique: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Objectives

• Explore the patient’s stressors in a structured manner.
• Utilize CBT techniques to help the patient reframe negative thoughts.
• Encourage self-reflection to promote a sense of agency.

Session Structure

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Welcome and Warm-Up: Greet the patient warmly to create a safe environment.
• Objective Discussion: Briefly describe the goals of the session—addressing stress through CBT.

2. Identifying Stressors (10 minutes)

• Open-Ended Questions: Ask the patient to share what’s been stressing them. Examples include:
  • "Can you tell me about what’s been on your mind lately?"
  • "What specific situations have made you feel stressed recently?"
• Active Listening: Respond with empathetic acknowledgment to encourage them to share more.

3. Cognitive Restructuring (10 minutes)

• Introduce the CBT Concept: Explain how stress often stems from negative thoughts and cognitive distortions.
• Identifying Negative Thoughts: Help the patient articulate specific negative thoughts related to their stress.
• Reframing Exercises:
  • Cognitive Distortions: Discuss common distortions (e.g., all-or-nothing thinking, catastrophizing) and help the patient identify any they might be experiencing.
  • Challenging Thoughts: Guide the patient through a series of questions to challenge irrational thoughts:
    • "What evidence do you have for this thought?"
    • "How might you think about this situation differently?"
• Practice Reframing: Help the patient formulate a more balanced thought. Example:
  • Original thought: “I can’t handle this stress.”
  • Reframed thought: “I have handled stress before, and I have tools to help me now.”

4. Conclusion and Reflective Closing (5 minutes)

• Summary of the Session: Briefly review what was discussed and any insights or reframed thoughts identified.
• Open the Floor: Ask the patient how they feel about the session and the insights gained:
  • "What stood out to you today?"
  • "Do you feel a shift in how you view your stressors?"
• Encouragement for Future Sessions: Emphasize that they can continue to work on these thoughts and stressors in future sessions.

Homework Assignment (Optional)

• Encourage the patient to keep a thought journal for the week, writing down specific stressful thoughts and practicing reframing them.

Closing Remarks

• Thank the patient for their time and participation.
• Remind them that addressing stress is a process and they are not alone in this journey.

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End of Session Plan.