A patient checks and rechecks electrical cords related to an obsessive thought that the house may burn down. The nurse and patient explore the likelihood of an actual fire. The patient states this event is not likely. This counselling demonstrates principles of which of the following?

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Cognitive restructuring involves challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts and beliefs. In this case, the nurse helps the patient evaluate the likelihood of a fire, which is a cognitive approach to address the obsessive thought.

A Patient Checks and Rechecks Electrical Cords Related to an Obsessive