aidemia--modules-session_ideas_request	Provide some idea(s) for a psychotherapeutic session -
What length (min)	50
Patient mood	Energetic
Patient condition	Self-Esteem Issues
Relevant challenges	Self-esteem issues
Therapeutic technique	Dialectical Behavior 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

Duration: 50 Minutes
Patient Mood: Energetic
Main Condition: Self-Esteem Issues
Technique Applied: Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Current Engagement: Neutral or Indifferent

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Session Outline

1. Opening Check-In (5 Minutes)

• Begin the session by inviting the patient to share their thoughts and feelings since the last session.
• Acknowledge their energetic mood; ask how they feel this energy has affected their daily life.
• Encourage brief self-reflection on their mood and any events that may have positively or negatively impacted their self-esteem.

2. Education on Self-Esteem (10 Minutes)

• Discuss the Concept of Self-Esteem:

  • Explain what self-esteem is and how it can fluctuate based on different life experiences and internal dialogues.
  • Emphasize the difference between healthy self-esteem versus low self-esteem.

• Introduce DBT Principles for Self-Esteem:

  • Briefly discuss the four components of DBT: Mindfulness, Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation, and Interpersonal Effectiveness.
  • Highlight how these can be particularly useful for improving self-esteem.

3. Mindfulness Exercise (15 Minutes)

• Mindful Awareness:

  • Guide the patient through a short mindfulness exercise focused on the present moment and their energetic mood.
  • Encourage the patient to observe their feelings of energy without judgment, noting how it affects their self-perception.

• Reflection on Self-View:

  • Ask the patient to identify three positive qualities they see in themselves.
  • Discuss how these qualities can counterbalance negative thoughts or feelings they may have about themselves.

4. Skills Training: Emotion Regulation (10 Minutes)

• Identify and Modify Negative Thoughts:

  • Teach the patient how to recognize negative self-talk.
  • Practice reframing these thoughts into more positive and realistic ones together.

• Develop Coping Strategies:

  • Engage the patient in brainstorming practical steps they can take when they notice self-doubt or negative self-assessment.
  • Encourage them to use their current energy to initiate small positive actions related to self-esteem (e.g., setting a small personal goal).

5. Interpersonal Effectiveness Role-Play (5 Minutes)

• Role-Playing Scenarios:
  • Set up a scenario where the patient can assertively express their needs or desires in a hypothetical situation.
  • Prompt them to use skills from DBT to navigate this scenario effectively.

6. Homework Assignment (5 Minutes)

• Assign a simple homework task:
  • Daily Affirmations: Encourage the patient to write down three affirmations related to their strengths and self-worth and repeat them daily.
  • Self-Recognition Journal: Ask them to keep a journal for one week where they log daily achievements, no matter how small, focusing on how these contribute to their self-esteem.

7. Closing Remarks and Future Planning (5 Minutes)

• Sum up the session by reiterating key points discussed, especially around the importance of recognizing and affirming their self-worth.
• Encourage questions or clarifications before concluding.
• Schedule the next session, ensuring continuity in exploring their self-esteem journey while utilizing DBT techniques.

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Notes

• Ensure to maintain a supportive and validating tone throughout the session, appreciating the patient's energy and encouraging self-compassion.
• Pay attention to the patient's engagement level; offer additional encouragement or modifications to the session to enhance participation where necessary.