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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... tion and began talking about case conceptualization. As we talked, we realized we shared a keen interest in case conceptualization and each of us brought different, valuable, and complementary perspectives to the topic. While the three ...
... tion, by following a client, Mark, over the course of therapy as he tackles depression, obsessive–compulsive disorder, health worries, work difficul- ties, and family struggles. Although Mark is a composite of many clients, his case ...
... tion has been undertaken with the valuable contribution of colleagues including Stephen Barton, Mark Freeston, Ian James, Kevin Meares, Guy Dodgson, Isabelle Park, Pauline Summerfield, Jaime Dixon, Clare Maddison, Jonna Siitarinen ...
... tion process. The hands in Figure 1.1 represent collaborative empiricism between therapist and client; they generate the heat that encourages transformation within the crucible. Collaboration helps ensure that the right ingredients are ...
... tion and understanding of the whole person, not just problematic issues. A strengths focus broadens potential therapy outcomes from alleviation of distress and resumption of normal functioning to improvement of the client's quality of ...