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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... reaction to repeated physical assaults that he felt powerless to prevent. Withdrawal to his apartment exacerbated the PTSD ... reactions if • these are sometimes different than my client's?” In short, Steve's therapist is faced with the ...
... reactions in a crucible. In our model, collaborative empiricism drives the conceptualization process. The hands in ... reaction in a crucible, a conceptualization develops over time. Typically, it begins at more descriptive levels (e.g. ...
... reaction, for once it made sense to me. I didn't 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 revealing ...
... reactions from others. At this juncture the therapist decided to develop a fuller description and understanding of Steve's cross-dressing behavior. The emerging conceptualization led to a better description and understanding of his ...
... reactions are discussed in supervision. Each of these supervisory discussions can be viewed through a case conceptualization lens to test its “fit,” better understand what has occurred, and then plan a way forward. Like many therapists ...