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Mary is a 24 year old woman who has recently been fired from her job and is depressed as a result. She denies feeling suicidal but reports “I am a failure. I will never work again…I will be poor and have to live with my parents for the rest of my life!”
Describe how CBT might help Mary.
What are her cognitive distortions?
How might you help her identify and change her automatic thoughts, beliefs, and feelings in this situation?