"Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning, Second Edition" is a core textbook that teaches students in counseling, psychotherapy, and clinical psychology how to formulate a treatment plan that is integrated with theory and personalized to each client. Case conceptualization is the process of providing a theoretical explanation for what the client is like/experiencing and why they are like this. In order to do this, a student must draw from a variety of theoretical approaches. The treatment plan is the method/plan a therapist formulates in order to help the client achieve change. This book provides a detailed step-by-step guide for students to practice formulating case conceptualizations and treatment plans using a variety of popular theoretical models. Each chapter focuses on a specific theoretical approach. Within each chapter, the author provides client interviews and a sample case conceptualization followed by a treatment plan. Then the book presents another client interview and guides the student through the process of constructing a case formulation and treatment plan. This helps the student develop their plan in a guided, step-by-step process. Upon completion, the chapter contains questions to stimulate further critical thinking.

Table of Contents

Preface Acknowledgments Ch 1. Developing Case Conceptualizations and Treatment Plans Selecting a Theoretical Perspective Key Features in Developing a Case Conceptualization Key Features in Developing a Treatment Plan Conclusions Ch 2. The Complexity of Human Experience Domain of Age Domain of Gender Domain of Race and Ethnicity Domain of Sexual Orientation Domain of Socioeconomic guidelines Domain of Violence Conclusions Ch 3. Behavioral Case Conceptualizations and Treatment Plans Introduction to Behavioral Theory Case Application Behavioral Case Conceptualization of Jeff: Historically Based Style Integrating the Domain of Violence Behavioral Treatment Plan: Historically Based Style Practice Case for Student Conceptualization Red Flag Age Guidelines Information Received From Phone Intake Interview With Kevin From a Behavioral Perspective Exercises for Developing a Case Conceptualization of Kevin Integrating the Domain of Age Recommended Resources Ch 4. Cognitive Case Conceptualizations and Treatment Plans Introduction to Cognitive Theory Case Application Cognitive Case Conceptualization of Marie: Diagnosis-Based Style Integrating the Domain of Gender Practice Case for Student Conceptualization Exercises for Developing a Case Conceptualization of Eric Integrating the Domain of Sexual Orientation Recommended Resources Ch 5. Feminist Case Conceptualizations and Treatment Plans Introduction to Feminist Theory Case Application Feminist Conceptualization of John: Assumption-Based Style Integrating the Domain of Race and Ethnicity Practice Case of Student Conceptualization Exercises for Developing a Case Conceptualization of Sharon Integrating the Domain of Socioeconomic Status Recommended Resources Ch 6. Emotion-Focused Case Conceptualizations and Treatment Plans Introduction to Emotion-Focused Theory Case Application Emotion-Focused Conceptualization of Ellen Interpersonally-Based Style Practice Case for Student Conceptualization Exercises for Developing a Case Conceptualization of Nicole Recommended Resources Ch 7. Dynamic Case Conceptualizations and Treatment Plans Introduction to Dynamic theory Case Application Dynamic Case Conceptualization of Sergio: Assumption-Based Style Integrating Domain of Race and Ethnicity Practice Case for Student Conceptualization Exercises for Developing a Case Conceptualization of Claude Integrating the Domain of Gender Recommended Resources Ch 8. Family Systems Case Conceptualizations and Treatment Plans Introduction to Family Systems Theory Case Application Family Systems Case Conceptualization of Alice: Symptom-Based Style Integrating the Domain of Age Practice Case for Student Conceptualization Exercises for Developing a Case Conceptualization of Tanisha and Marcus Integrating the Doman of Race and Ethnicity Recommended Resources Ch 9. Constructivist Case Conceptualizations and Treatment Plans Introduction to Constructivist Theory Case Application Constructivist Case Conceptualization of Zechariah: Symptom-Bases Style Integrating the Doman of Socioeconomic Status Practice Case for Student Conceptualization Exercises for Developing a Case Conceptualization of Josephina Integrating the Domain of Violence Recommended Resources Ch 10. Transtheoretical Case Conceptualizations and Treatment Plans Introduction to Transtheoretical Theory Case Application Transtheoretical Case Conceptualization of Jake: Theme-Based Style Integrating the Domain of Violence Practice Case for Student Conceptualization Exercises for Developing a Case Conceptualization of Kayla Integrating the Domain of Race and Ethnicity Recommended Resources Ch 11. Discussion and Extension of the Model Theory and Quality Care Knowledge of Human Complexity and Quality Care Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning Over Time Strategies for Discussing Differences in Race and Ethnicity With Clients Conclusions Red Flag Guidelines for Building a Case Conceptualization and Treatment Plan References About the Author

Author Biography

Pearl S. Berman, PhD, is a licensed psychologist who is a professor of psychology and a clinical supervisor within the doctoral program in psycho-logy at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. She received her BA in psychology from Brandeis University in 1977 and her PhD in clinical psychology from Bowling Green State University in 1983. Her areas of clinical and research expertise include child physical and sexual abuse, neglect, spousal violence, violence prevention, and professional training. She is the author of three doctoral-level books. Her first book is titled Therapeutic Exercises for Victimized and Neglected Girls: Applications for Individual, Family, and Group Psychotherapy (Professional Resource Press, 1994). Her second book was the first edition of Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning: Exercises in Integrating Theory With Clinical Practice (SAGE Publications, 1997); this book was translated into Korean by Hak Ji Sa in 2007. The second edition of this book was published by Sage in 2010. Her third book is Interviewing and Diagnostic Exercises for Clinical and Counseling Skills Building with her colleague Susan Shopland, Psy.D (Lawrence Erlbaum & Associates, 2005). She has also published eight book chapters and eleven professional articles. She has presented 55 professional papers and 13 professional workshops in her areas of expertise. In addition, she has taught 5 undergraduate and 12 doctoral-level courses in psychology. Finally, she is a member of many professional groups working toward the cessation of victimization, including the American Psychological Association, the American Professional Society on the Abuse of Children, the Association of Women in Psychology, the National Partnership to End Interpersonal Violence, The National Committee to Prevent Elder Abuse, and the Southern Poverty Law Center, and the National Organization for Women.