Question

Leanne is being treated for depression after a breakup with her boyfriend. her therapist points out that her thoughts, and not the situation itself, are the cause of her illness. this information suggests that leanne's therapist practices:

Answer 1

The information seen above suggests that Leanne's therapist practices Beck's cognitive therapy. It is because this therapy suggest or explains that the person's feelings in situations are being perceive not because of the situation that the person has experienced but because of the person's thought of the situation and the reaction that he or she showed because of the situation. It is what Leanne's therapy is pointing out.

Answer 2

Answer:

This information suggests that Leanne's therapist practices cognitive therapy.

Explanation:

"Cognitive therapy: A relatively short-term form of psychotherapy based on the concept that the way we think about things affects how we feel emotionally. Cognitive therapy focuses on present thinking, behavior, and communication rather than on past experiences and is oriented toward problem solving. Cognitive therapy has been applied to a broad range of problems including depression, anxiety, panic, fears, eating disorders, substance abuse, and personality problems."

Reference: Jr., William C. Shiel. “Definition of Cognitive Therapy.” MedicineNet, MedicineNet, 25 Jan. 2017