The Case Formulation Approach To Cognitive-beha... -

The , championed by Jacqueline Persons and building on the work of Aaron T. Beck, is an idiographic (individualized) framework that allows therapists to apply evidence-based treatments to real-world clinical complexity. Unlike "manualized" therapy that follows a set protocol for a specific diagnosis, this approach uses a personalized hypothesis to understand the psychological mechanisms driving all of a patient's symptoms. 1. Identify the Core Components

Recent events or triggers that activated the psychological mechanisms and led to the current episode of distress. The Case Formulation Approach to Cognitive-Beha...

A complete case formulation acts as a "map" that ties a patient's history to their current symptoms through four primary elements: The , championed by Jacqueline Persons and building

The underlying causes that maintain the problems, such as core beliefs (schemas), cognitive distortions, or maladaptive behaviors. such as core beliefs (schemas)