Gideon has been experiencing recurrent nightmares where a witch traps him in a castle and then puts a spell on him that turns him to dust.His therapist has him think about this dream during the day and come up with an alternate ending that is happier.Gideon decides that in the nightmare he could instead be a secret wizard who puts a spell back on the witch and turns her to dust instead.This technique is which of the following?

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Gideon has been experiencing recurrent nightmares where a witch traps him in a castle and then puts a spell on him that turns him to dust.His therapist has him think about this dream during the day and come up with an alternate ending that is happier.Gideon decides that in the nightmare he could instead be a secret wizard who puts a spell back on the witch and turns her to dust instead.This technique is which of the following?

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This technique is nightmare imagery rehearsal therapy, which involves having the individual rewrite the content of their nightmares to create a new, less distressing outcome. Cognitive-behavioral therapy may also involve altering negative thought patterns, but does not necessarily focus specifically on dreams or nightmares. Social skills training and relaxation training are not relevant to this scenario.

Gideon Has Been Experiencing Recurrent Nightmares Where a Witch Traps