Case Conceptualization

Case conceptualization

• Working hypothesis informs the treatment plan and vice versa

  • The more accurate a diagnosis the better informed the working hypothesis and treatment plan will be. Otherwise we will have to tweak the treatment as sessions continue

    • Includes:

      • Diagnosis/Symptoms

      • Formative Influences

      • Situation/interpersonal (significant events, what brought them in)

      • Biological, genetic, & medical factors

      • Strengths and assets

      • Automatic thoughts, emotions, & behaviors

      • Underlying schemas

Collaborative Empiricism

• Shared responsibilities at every phase

• Empirically examine problematic thoughts & behaviors for validity and/or utility

The alliance allows both parties to view cognitive distortions and maladaptive behaviors through an empirical lens that can assist in identifying opportunities for greater rationality, sx relief, and improved functioning.

Therapist is highly active in sessions