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From diagnosis to case
formulation
Type Lecture
Date @October 4, 2022 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location GH514
Completed?
Meeting Sessions
Module C8701
Notes
Reading
Psychopathology — Chapter 2
2.3 Case Formulation
A case formulation is used by clinicians to draw up a psychological explanation
of a client’s problems and to develop a plan for therapy.
The clinician’s theoretical approach will determine how they explain the client’s
problems and what information they require during the case formulation process.
Lecture Notes
From diagnosis to case formulation 1
, 💡 Key Points:
Diagnosis and Classification
Defining ‘abnormal’
Behaviour(s) that reside out with the parameters of that which is
considered acceptable. Defined by society — a collective of
individuals who are defined by the language that is spoke, religious
practices and ethnic diversity. Subject to change over time,
circumstantial variation and cultural disparity.
Subjective discomfort — feelings of anxiety, depression or emotional
distress. Social nonconformity — disobeying societal standards for
normal conduct; usually leads to destructive or self-destructive
behaviour. Statistical abnormality — extreme scores on some
dimension, such as intelligence, anxiety or depression.
Factors to consider
Cultural and societal context
Presence of distress or discomfort
Harm to self and others?
From diagnosis to case formulation 2
From diagnosis to case
formulation
Type Lecture
Date @October 4, 2022 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location GH514
Completed?
Meeting Sessions
Module C8701
Notes
Reading
Psychopathology — Chapter 2
2.3 Case Formulation
A case formulation is used by clinicians to draw up a psychological explanation
of a client’s problems and to develop a plan for therapy.
The clinician’s theoretical approach will determine how they explain the client’s
problems and what information they require during the case formulation process.
Lecture Notes
From diagnosis to case formulation 1
, 💡 Key Points:
Diagnosis and Classification
Defining ‘abnormal’
Behaviour(s) that reside out with the parameters of that which is
considered acceptable. Defined by society — a collective of
individuals who are defined by the language that is spoke, religious
practices and ethnic diversity. Subject to change over time,
circumstantial variation and cultural disparity.
Subjective discomfort — feelings of anxiety, depression or emotional
distress. Social nonconformity — disobeying societal standards for
normal conduct; usually leads to destructive or self-destructive
behaviour. Statistical abnormality — extreme scores on some
dimension, such as intelligence, anxiety or depression.
Factors to consider
Cultural and societal context
Presence of distress or discomfort
Harm to self and others?
From diagnosis to case formulation 2
