Dr. Rushford's patient has been diagnosed with schizophrenia. She is helping the patient learn how to initiate and maintain a conversation with others. In addition she is teaching her client how to gather important personal information by accompanying the client to selected places and demonstrating the skills necessary to accomplish his goals. Which treatment approach is Dr. Rushford using?

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Dr. Rushford's approach involves teaching specific skills and behaviours to her patient, such as initiating and maintaining a conversation and gathering personal information. This aligns with the behavioural treatment approach, which focuses on teaching patients new behaviours through techniques such as modeling, role-playing, and reinforcement. The other options (existential, cognitive, and psychodynamic) may involve exploring the patient's thoughts, emotions, and experiences, but do not necessarily involve the same emphasis on teaching specific skills and behaviours.

Dr Rushford's Patient Has Been Diagnosed with Schizophrenia