Donna feels certain that no one will ever want to hire her because she has a timid personality.Her solution-oriented therapist would be most inclined to:

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A solution-oriented therapist would try to challenge Donna's negative self-belief by encouraging her to examine other perspectives and think of evidence that contradicts her belief. This is more focused on creating practical solutions and behavior changes rather than exploring the root cause. Option A involves exploring early childhood experiences which could be valuable, but it may not be the immediate focus of solution-oriented therapy. Option B involves pathologizing Donna's belief as irrational without exploring it further, which is not a helpful approach. Option D involves prescribing medication which may not be necessary for Donna's issue and does not address the root cause of her belief.

Donna Feels Certain That No One Will Ever Want to Hire