DEPRESSION 85 C. The client reported implementation of conflict resolution skills i n his/her daily life and was reinforced for this utilization. D. The client reported that resolving interpersonal conflicts has contributed to a lifting of his/her depression; the benefits of this progress were emphasized. E. The client has not used the conflict-resolution skills that he/she has been taught and was provided with specific examples of when to use these skills. 30. Help Resolve Interpersonal Problems (30) A. The client was assisted in resolving interpersonal problems through the use of re assurance and support. B. The “Applying Problem-Solving to Interpersonal Conflict” assignment from the Adult Psychotherapy Homework Planner, 2nd ed. (Jongsma) was used to help resolve interpersonal problems. C. The client was helped to clarify cognitive and affective triggers that ignite conflicts. D. The client was taught active problem-solving techniques to help him/her resolve interpersonal problems. E. It was reflected to the client that he/she has significantly reduced his/her interpersonal problem s. F. The client continues to have significant interpersonal problems, and he/she was provided with remedial assistance in this area. 31. Address Interpersonal Conflict through Conjoint Sessions (31) A. A conjoint session was held to assist the client in resolving interpersonal conflicts with his/her partner. B. The client reported that the conjoint sessions have been helpful in resolving interpersonal conflicts with his/her partner, and this has contributed to a lifting of his/her depression. C. It was reflected that ongoing conflicts with a partner have fostered feelings of depression and hopelessness. 32. Teach Decision-Making Strategy (32) A. The client was taught specific decision-making strategies. B. The client was encouraged to identify one pro blem at a time, break the decision down into relevant parts, examine the pros and cons of relevant choices, and develop a decision based on that procedure. C. The client was reinforced for his/her successful use of decision-making skills. D. The client g ave specific examples of his/her use of decision-making strategies. E. The client has not used appropriate decision-making strategies and was redirected to do so. 33. Discourage Major Decisions While Depressed (33) A. The client was discouraged from ma king major life decisions until after his/her mood disorder improves. B. The client acknowledges the need to improve his/her mood before making major life decisions and was commended for this restraint. C. The client continues to attempt to make major li fe changes despite the presence of his/her mood disorder and was provided with additional feedback in this area. 