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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... have relo- cated.” Steve suffered repeated violent physical attacks in the city where he used to live and he moved because there was no sign that these attacks would stop . Steve is slight in build , soft 1 Chapter 1.
... physical assaults that he felt powerless to prevent . Withdrawal to his apartment exacerbated the PTSD symptoms and con- tributed to Steve's becoming depressed and agoraphobic . Steve and the therapist agreed to begin therapy by ...
... Physical reactions . " Can you think of some other physical reactions you've had lately ? AHMED : I'm tired a lot . THERAPIST : ( Writes " Tired . " ) AHMED : And I feel jumpy too . THERAPIST : ( Writes " Feel jumpy . " ) When you lie ...
... Physical reactions Awake at night Tired a lot Feel jumpy Figure 2.2 . Descriptive conceptualization for Ahmed . four parts of your experience - your thoughts , physical. The Case Conceptualization Crucible 33.
... physical reactions , moods , and behavior . AHMED : Uh - huh . THERAPIST : I'm going to draw arrows between these four parts . Why do you think I'm doing that ? AHMED : Maybe to show they affect each other ? THERAPIST : Yes , usually ...