A patient tells the nurse "My doctor thinks my problems with stress relate to the negative way I think about things,and he wants me to learn a new way of thinking." Which response would be in keeping with the doctor's recommendations?

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Cognitive reframing focuses on recognizing and correcting maladaptive patterns of thinking that create stress or interfere with coping.Cognitive reframing involves recognizing the habit of thinking about a situation or issue in a fixed,irrational,and unquestioning manner.Helping the patient to recognize and reframe (reword)such thoughts so that they are realistic and accurate promotes coping and reduces stress.Thinking about being in calming circumstances is a form of guided imagery.Instruments that give feedback about bodily functions are used in biofeedback.Journaling is effective for helping to increase self-awareness.However,none of these last three interventions is likely to alter the patient's manner of thinking.

A Patient Tells the Nurse "My Doctor Thinks My Problems