Clinical Case Formulation (Paperback)

Peter Sturmey

ISBN 10: 0470032928 / ISBN 13: 9780470032923

Published by John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York, 2009

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Paperback. Case formulation is a key skill for mental health practitioners, and this book provides examples of ten case formulations representing the most common mental health problems in a variety of populations and contexts, offering commentary on contrasting formulations of the same case. Provides an overview of the general features of case formulation and how it can drive treatmentFeatures clinical cases from a variety of populations, focusing on a range of different problemsCovers all the major theoretical perspectives in clinical practice behavioural, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic, medical , and eclecticOffers commentary on contrasting formulations of the same case for five different clinical problems Case formulation is a key skill for mental health practitioners, and this book provides examples of ten case formulations representing the most common mental health problems in a variety of populations and contexts, offering commentary on contrasting formulations of the same case. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Clinical Case Formulation (Paperback)
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc, New York
• Publication Date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0470032928
• ISBN 13: 9780470032923
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: new

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Synopsis

Case formulation is a key skill for mental health practitioners, and this book provides examples of ten case formulations representing the most common mental health problems in a variety of populations and contexts, offering commentary on contrasting formulations of the same case.

• Provides an overview of the general features of case formulation and how it can drive treatment
• Features clinical cases from a variety of populations, focusing on a range of different problems
• Covers all the major theoretical perspectives in clinical practice – behavioural, cognitive behavioural, psychodynamic, medical , and eclectic
• Offers commentary on contrasting formulations of the same case for five different clinical problems

About the Author

Peter Sturmey is Professor of Psychology at Queens College, and The Graduate Center, City University of New York. He has published extensively on behavioural approaches to case formulation, developmental disabilities, and behaviour analytic approaches to training staff and parents in evidence-based practices for Autism Spectrum Disorders. His main research interests are staff and parent training, developmental disabilities, and applied behaviour analysis, including applications to clinical psychology.