aidemia--modules-session_ideas_request	Provide some idea(s) for a psychotherapeutic session -
What length (min)	45
Patient mood	Depressed
Patient condition	Grief/Loss
Relevant challenges	Work stress
Therapeutic technique	Solution-Focused Brief Therapy
Use coping techniques	No particular
Patient engagement	Neutral or indifferent
Patient assignment	Reframe negative thoughts
Specific mindset	No particular
Needed behavioural change	No particular
Any other preferences	perfectionism

Psychotherapeutic Session Plan (45 Minutes)

Patient Profile

• Mood: Depressed
• Main Condition: Grief/Loss
• Issues: Work Stress
• Current Engagement: Neutral or Indifferent
• Technique: Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
• Coping Techniques: None specified
• Negative Thoughts to Reframe: Perfectionism

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Session Outline

1. Introduction (5 minutes)

• Greet the patient warmly and create a safe and welcoming space.
• Briefly outline the structure of the session and how the focus will be on solutions and reframing perspectives.
• Encourage the patient to express any immediate thoughts or feelings.

2. Exploring Current Feelings (10 minutes)

• Invite the patient to share their current feelings regarding grief, loss, and work stress.
• Use open-ended questions to encourage deeper reflection:
  • "Can you tell me more about what you are experiencing with your grief right now?"
  • "How is your work stress affecting your daily life?"
• Normalize their feelings and emphasize that it's okay to feel what they are feeling.

3. Identifying Strengths and Resources (10 minutes)

• Shift focus to the patient’s strengths and past coping strategies that have worked in similar situations.
• Ask questions like:
  • "Can you recall a time when you managed a challenging situation effectively?"
  • "What personal resources do you think could help you navigate this period?"
• Assist the patient in recognizing their own resilience and the skills they possess.

4. Reframing Negative Thoughts (10 minutes)

• Introduce the concept of perfectionism and how it relates to work stress and their current mood.
• Use targeted questions to help the patient reframe their thoughts:
  • "What would it look like to let go of the need for perfection in your work?"
  • "How might you view mistakes as opportunities for growth?"
• Encourage the patient to challenge negative beliefs and replace them with more constructive thoughts.

5. Solution Building (5 minutes)

• Discuss practical steps the patient can take to alleviate work stress amidst their experience of grief.
• Brainstorm small, achievable goals for the upcoming week that align with their strengths identified earlier.
  • Example: Implementing a daily 5-minute mindfulness practice.
• Encourage them to think about what a successful day or week would look like.

6. Action Plan and Closing (5 minutes)

• Collaboratively develop an action plan with specific tasks to work on addressing both work stress and grief.
• Ensure the patient sets realistic expectations and acknowledges that progress may take time.
• Summarize key takeaways from the session and invite any last thoughts or questions.
• Schedule the next session and encourage the patient to practice the reframing and solution-focused techniques discussed.

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Homework Assignment

• Reframe Negative Thoughts: Each day, write down one instance of perfectionistic thinking. Then, list two alternative, positive thoughts regarding that situation.
• Strengths Reflection: At the end of the week, write a short reflection on how they used one of their identified strengths to cope with a work-related challenge or their grief.

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This session plan focuses on engaging the patient through a solution-focused lens, building on their strengths, and helping them reframe negative thought patterns associated with perfectionism. The goal is to empower the patient to take actionable steps toward managing their grief and work stress effectively.