“…Participants were told that this study was intended to examine the perceived effectiveness of stress-management methods in psychotherapy. First, participants gave informed consent, completed a technical check, provided demographic data, and filled out initial questionnaires (Patient Health Questionnaire [PHQ-9], Kroenke & Spitzer, 2002;Generalized Anxiety Disorder Screener [GAD-7], Spitzer et al, 2006;Big Five Inventory [BFI-10], Rammstedt & John, 2007; generic rating scale for previous treatment experiences, treatment expectations, and treatment effects [GEEE] Rief et al, 2021;and Perceived Stress Scale [PSS-10], Cohen et al, 1983). After that, they were instructed to listen carefully to the first part of a scenario (4 min, 26 s) and put themselves in the patient's shoes as much as possible.…”