Assignment task: You are a licensed psychotherapist working in a behavioral therapy clinic. Mrs. Davis, as detailed in the background information above, has chronic and worsening depression, although she takes anti-depressants. Her naturopath recommended psychotherapy, and she has been referred to you for Cognitive Behavioral (CBT) and/or Biofeedback (also referred to as neurofeedback) therapies to help with her negative self-talk and depressive symptoms. Your task is to review the evidence for CBT and Biofeedback therapies as they may apply to Mrs. Davis' depression.
1. Locate evidence supporting CBT for treatment-resistant depression. (5 REFERENCES)
2. Locate evidence supporting Biofeedback therapy for treatment-resistant depression. (5 REFERENCES)
3. Explain your reasoning on the applicability of CBT and/or Biofeedback therapies to your recommendation of psychotherapies for Mrs. Davis.