- Provide positive reinforcement for client’s voluntary interac- 7. The depressed client must have lots of structure in his or 6. Provide direct feedback about client’s interactions with others. situations.behaviors. the experience.could improve client’s relationships with others.tions with others. Do this in a nonjudgmental manner. Help client learn how to respond more appropriately in interactions with others. Teach client skills that may be used to approach others in a more socially acceptable manner. Practice these skills through role-play. the client has more energy and is more likely to gain from by others. Direct feedback from a trusted individual may help to alter these behaviors in a positive manner. Having practiced these skills in role-play facilitates their use in real activities. and encourages repetition of desirable behaviors.her life because of the impairment in decision-making and problem-solving ability. Devise a plan of therapeutic ac-tivities and provide client with a written time schedule. Remember:time for the severely depressed individual to participate in best early in the day, whereas later in the day is a better Client may not realize how he or she is being perceived It is important to plan activities at a time when Knowledge of the use of assertive techniques The client who is moderately depressed feels Positive reinforcement enhances self-esteem Mood Disorders: Depression ●^137
1. Client demonstrates willingness and desire to socialize with Outcome Criteria[Lack of positive feedback] 2. Client voluntarily attends group activities. 3. Client approaches others in appropriate manner for one-to-one [Complicated grieving process]●Healthcare environmentLifestyle of helplessnessDefi[Consistent negative feedback] Possible Etiologies (“related to”)affect an outcome; a perceived lack of control over a current situa-tion or immediate happening. POWERLESSNESSinteraction.others. nition: Perception that one’s own action will not signifi cantly
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