Defining formulation : benefits, goals, history, and influences -- Sound decision making in case formulation -- Developing a culturally responsive formulation -- Formulation in the context of psychotherapy integration -- Step 1 : create a problem list -- Step 2 : diagnose -- Step 3 : develop an explanatory hypothesis -- Step 4 : plan treatment -- Evaluating case formulation quality
Summary
APA offers the Theories of Psychotherapy Series as a focused resource for understanding the major theoretical models practiced by psychotherapists today. Each book presents a concentrated review of the history, key concepts, and application of a particular theoretical approach to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of clients. The series emphasizes solid theory and evidence-based practice, illustrated with rich case examples featuring diverse clients. Practitioners and students will look to these books as jewels of information and inspiration
