Collaborative Case Conceptualization: Working Effectively with Clients in Cognitive-Behavioral TherapyPresenting an innovative framework for tailoring cognitive-behavioral interventions to each client's needs, this accessible book is packed with practical pointers and sample dialogues. Step by step, the authors show how to collaborate with clients to develop and test conceptualizations that illuminate personal strengths as well as problems, and that deepen in explanatory power as treatment progresses. An extended case illustration demonstrates the three-stage conceptualization process over the entire course of therapy with a multiproblem client. The approach emphasizes building resilience and coping while decreasing psychological distress. Special features include self-assessment checklists and learning exercises to help therapists build their conceptualization skills. |
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... factors played a role in the development of Steve's issues (e.g., incorporating Steve's developmental history into the conceptualization). Third, new substances formed in a crucible depend on the characteristics of the materials put ...
... factors that might explain nonresponse in terms of the client's presentation and history, relevant theory, or research (Hamilton & Dobson, 2002). 10. Case conceptualization enables high-quality supervision and consultation. During case ...
... factors that protect clients and foster resilience. Just as these realizations unfold in therapy, there is a parallel process in supervision and consultation. Case conceptualization structures supervisor and supervisee thinking and ...
... factors, some people hold strongly developed core beliefs that are not balanced by an alternative core belief (Beck et al., 2004). For example, people diagnosed with personality disorders or those with chronic depression and anxiety ...
... factors. We consider CBT theory a vital ingredient in the case conceptualization crucible because it is derived from grounded clinical observation and has extensive research support. When therapists have a robust theory with which they ...