Place yourself in the role of therapist. Describe and use the assessment process as discussed in class by your professor. Here is the scenario: Your secretary tells you that you have a new client who is complaining about being depressed. From the moment this client walks into your office, what do you do to assess his condition? What do you pay attention to? What do you ask? What instruments do you utilize? Why do you take the steps you are taking?
Item 2: [Write two (2) full pages on this.]
Summarize the cognitive-behavioral model of depression; be sure to address the cognitive triad and the phases of cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Item 3: [Write at least one (1) full page on this.]
Concisely describe the main differences between major depressive disorder and persistent depressive disorder.
