One of Your Best Friends Feels That He Fails at Everything

One of your best friends feels that he fails at everything he does and that his life isn't worth living.When you suggest that he talk to a psychotherapist,your friend responds,"Talking won't help.The more I talk about myself,the more I think about my problems.The more I think about my problems,the more depressed I get." Explain why your friend's comment illustrates his need for cognitive therapy.What procedures would a cognitive therapist use to help your friend overcome his negative feelings?