Case Conceptualisation Essay

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Case Conceptualisation Guidelines A case conceptualisation is a method for systematically presenting the information about a client in a way that makes logical sense, is internally consistent and brings together the theory and research in psychological interventions. Although all the different psychotherapy approaches may stress different aspects in a case formulation and attend differentially to components (e.g. past versus current factors), there is a general consensus that a good case formulation covers a number of components in terms of past, present and future factors. Regardless of the theoretical orientation a good case formulation should cover the three P’s namely “Predisposing” factors, “Precipitating” factors and “Perpetuating” factors around a particular problem. It is important to look at these factors not only in terms of risk at each stage but also in terms of protective factors as well. Thus Weerasekera (1996) also identified a fourth P namely “Protective factors”. The theory that you select will help direct your search for information in these four general areas. In your assignment it will be useful to include the following information: Reason for Referral and Problem Definition- This is a brief outline of the reasons that the client has come for treatment and clearly identify the point within the video that the client has come for treatment. It should include a brief outline client demographics (age/ marital status/ employment etc). A definition of the problem should be provided including current symptomology, the history of the problem (when did it start, how much does it affect the client, how often does it occur, when does it not occur, etc). Relevant background information should also be provided so that your conceptualization follows neatly from this information, for example: living circumstances, predominant feelings, thoughts

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