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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... important “facts.” First, case conceptualization is considered a funda- mental therapy skill. Even so, many therapists lack confidence in how to conceptualize. Second, therapist interest in case conceptualization outstrips the sparse ...
... important to write this book. I thank my clients for teaching me that every therapy activity can be improved through client collaboration. Finally, my appreciation of Willem and Robert deepens each year. Collaboration with you is a rich ...
... important empirical challenges to the centrality of case conceptualization in CBT practice. These challenges have been important in shaping the case con- ceptualization approach proposed in this book. FUNCTIONS. OF. CBT. CASE.
... important client beliefs , emotions , and behaviors are uncovered and integrated into a conceptu- alization . His therapist helped Steve understand that feelings of shame and fear surrounding cross - dressing were understandable in the ...
... important challenges to the claim that CBT case conceptualization is “evidence based.” Can Case Conceptualization Be subjected to research? Some therapists maintain that case conceptualization cannot be sub- jected to research. In ...