Cognitive therapies would be most likely to encourage depressed clients to

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Cognitive therapies aim to challenge negative thoughts and beliefs that contribute to depression, and promote more realistic and positive thinking patterns. Encouraging depressed clients to stop blaming themselves for circumstances beyond their control is consistent with this approach. A and D are more relevant to anxiety disorders and B may not be helpful if the client already feels excessively responsible for their depression.

Cognitive Therapies Would Be Most Likely to Encourage Depressed Clients