Suzanne's therapist has been teaching her to talk to herself in difficult situations, by repeating phrases that help to calm her and to consider adaptive ways of coping with the situation. These techniques will help Suzanne reduce maladaptive responses. Which treatment technique is her therapist most likely using?

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Suzanne's therapist is most likely using the technique of self-talk, which involves teaching the client to repeat calming and adaptive phrases to themselves in difficult situations. This helps to reduce maladaptive responses and promote more positive coping strategies. Private-talk, solitary speech, and inner speech are all related concepts but do not specifically refer to the therapeutic technique of teaching self-talk.

Suzanne's Therapist Has Been Teaching Her to Talk to Herself