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BATHE Technique

Indications
1. Obtain psychosocial history
BATHE Mnemonic
1. Background: "What is going on in your life?"
2. Affect: "How do you feel about it?"
3. Trouble: "What troubles you most about the situation?"
4. Handle: "What helps you handle the situation?"
5. Empathy
  1. "This is a tough situation to be in"
  2. "Anybody would feel as you do"
  3. "Your reaction makes sense to me"
References
1. Stuart (1993) Fifteen minute hour, Praeger

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