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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... feel so crazy . And that felt really good ! " Occasionally , clients begin therapy with beliefs that affect therapy engagement negatively . This was the case with Steve , who avoided reveal- ing relevant information about his cross ...
... feel so ashamed . ( Looks afraid and begins to sob . ) This example illustrates how an unanticipated problem in ... feel overwhelmed by the sheer number of issues they face . Steve's list of presenting issues and comorbid diagnoses ...
... feeling now.” A thera- pist put it this way: “What you do is change the conceptualization to fit the information the client gives rather than change the information to fit. The client's life will either support or disconfirm the ...
... feel better. Would that be OK? Ahmed : I don't know what you mean. therAPist : Let me show you (picking up a notepad and pen). On this paper, let's write some of the main topics we discussed from today. For example, you began by telling ...
... feel jumpy too . THERAPIST : ( Writes " Feel jumpy . " ) When you lie awake at night and then feel jumpy and tired during the day , what moods do you experi- ence ? AHMED : Nervous ... and sort of sad . THERAPIST : And when you are ...