A client with generalized anxiety disorder is referred to outpatient mental health department for cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). The CBT includes which interventions and strategies? Select all that apply.

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Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) can be effective in treating anxiety disorders, eating disorders, depressive disorders, and medical conditions such as insomnia and smoking. These types of disorders are characterized by maladaptive reactions to stress, anxiety, and conflict. CBT requires that the client learn the skill of self-observation and to apply more adaptive coping interventions. CBT involves 5 basic components: Education about the client's specific disorder Self-observation and monitoring - the client learns how to monitor anxiety, identify triggers, and assess the severity Physical control strategies - deep breathing and muscle relaxation exercises Cognitive restructuring - learning new ways to reframe thinking patterns, challenging negative thoughts Behavioral strategies - focusing on situations that cause anxiety and practicing new coping behaviors, desensitization to anxiety-provoking situations or events (Option B) This describes interpersonal psychotherapy. (Option C) This describes psychodynamic or psychoanalytic therapy. Educational objective: CBT teaches clients to reframe their thought processes and develop new adaptive approaches for coping with anxiety, stress, and conflict. CBT requires that the client learn about the disorder and engage in self-observation and monitoring, relaxation techniques, desensitization activities, and changing negative thoughts.

A Client with Generalized Anxiety Disorder Is Referred to Outpatient