Collaborative Case Conceptualization: Working Effectively with Clients in Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy

by Willem Kuyken, Christine A. Padesky, Robert Dudley

Presenting 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.

Genres: Psychology

366 pages, Hardcover

First published December 10, 2008

Reviews

[Lore LongSoulSystem · Rating 3 out of 5]

Ok! Fue mejorando y haciéndose más claro y útil, sobretodo porque considera la opinión del usuario y que la conceptualización tradicional se puede mejorar (en utilidad y recepción y colaboración) si incluye los puntos fuertes. Me quedo con eso, y también con que, pues, finalmente la conceptualización no parece ser el factor principal del cambio, pero no significa que no puede irse mejorando.

[Belle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Though I wouldnt recommend cramming this like I did (/had to), really found this a useful source of both theoretical and practical knowledge on how to conceptualize cases! Appreciated the constant use of examples to demonstrate the theory, and how the theoretical rationale was outlined succinctly and clearly.