Mood disorders Quiz: Ace Your Exams

A 39-year-old woman comes to her physician for evaluation of low motivation and low energy for months. The patient's mother died last year from terminal lung cancer, and since that time, she has felt unmotivated and constantly tired. She says, “I can’t stop thinking about her and what else I could have done to help her. She was the most important person in my life and now she's gone.” The patient has been socially withdrawn and has not seen her friends in weeks. She has an increased appetite and has gained 6.8-kg (15-lb). She describes difficulty falling asleep, and when she does fall asleep, she often awakens very early in the morning. She used to enjoy hiking but states that it is unlikely to bring her joy again. She has maintained her current employment as an attorney, is married, and has three healthy children. She reports her family has been a source of support for her. She does not use alcohol or other recreational substances. The patient and the physician decide on a nonpharmacologic treatment that focuses on challenging and changing mental distortions and conduct. Which of the following forms of psychotherapy is this physician recommending?