aidemia--modules-session_ideas_request	Provide some idea(s) for a psychotherapeutic session -
What length (min)	50
Patient mood	Anxious
Patient condition	Relationship Issues
Relevant challenges	Fear of failure
Therapeutic technique	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Use coping techniques	Setting small, achievable goals
Patient engagement	Positive and engaged
Patient assignment	Set achievable goals for the week
Specific mindset	No particular
Needed behavioural change	Increase social interactions
Any other preferences

Psychotherapeutic Session Plan

Session Overview

• Duration: 50 minutes
• Patient Mood: Anxious
• Main Condition: Relationship Issues
• Key Issues to Address: Fear of Failure
• Therapeutic Technique: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Current Patient Engagement: Positive and engaged
• Focus for Behavioral Change: Increase social interactions

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Session Structure

1. Opening (5 minutes)

• Welcome & Check-In:
  • Begin the session with a warm greeting.
  • Ask the patient how they have been feeling since the last session.

2. Exploring Current Feelings (10 minutes)

• Discussion of Anxiety:
  • Encourage the patient to express specific instances where they felt anxious, particularly in relation to their relationships.
  • What thoughts accompany these feelings of anxiety?

3. Identifying Strengths and Past Successes (10 minutes)

• Solution-Focused Questions:
  • “Can you think of a time in the past when you successfully navigated a relationship issue?”
  • “What personal strengths or resources helped you during that time?”
• Highlighting Positive Engagement:
  • Validate the patient’s feelings and emphasize their proactive approach in seeking help.

4. Setting Small, Achievable Goals (15 minutes)

• Goal Setting:
  • Discuss the concept of breaking down larger tasks into smaller, manageable goals.
  • Collaboratively identify 2-3 small, realistic actions that can be taken within the week to foster social interactions. Examples might include:
    • Reaching out to an old friend for coffee.
    • Attending a social group or event related to a personal interest.
• Creating an Action Plan:
  • Ask the patient to commit to these goals and discuss any potential obstacles they foresee.

5. Coping Techniques and Tools (5 minutes)

• Introduce Coping Techniques:
  • Discuss strategies that the patient can use to manage their anxiety related to social interactions, such as:
    • Breathing exercises or mindfulness practices.
    • Positive self-talk or affirmation.

6. Homework Assignment (3 minutes)

• Assigning Tasks:
  • Instruct the patient to complete the identified goals for the week.
  • Encourage them to journal their feelings, thoughts, and any challenges they faced while trying to achieve these goals.

7. Closing (2 minutes)

• Session Summary:
  • Recap the goals set and the importance of taking actionable steps.
  • Remind the patient of their strengths and capabilities.
• Next Steps:
  • Schedule the next session and encourage the patient to reflect on their progress.

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Conclusion

This session is designed to help the patient channel their anxiety into action through solution-focused strategies. By emphasizing small, achievable goals and leveraging their strengths, the patient can develop a greater sense of agency in addressing their relationship issues and overcoming their fear of failure.