Discussion+Questions

1. After looking at the various psychotherapy techniques, what challenges would individuals with bipolar disorder bring to the process and efficacy of treatment?

2. If you were a counsellor and your client was presenting with bipolar disorder, how do you think you would handle the increased suicidal risk? How would this increased risk impact your treatment choice?

3. Knowing that clients with bipolar disorder are up to three times more likely to develop a substance abuse issue like alcoholism, what are some of the complexities that are involved in providing effective counselling?