Deborah L. Cabaniss, Sabrina Cherry, Carolyn J. Douglas,
Psychodynamic Formulation
- ISBN 13:
- 9781119962342
- author:
- Deborah L. Cabaniss, Sabrina Cherry, Carolyn J. Douglas,
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- John Wiley & Sons
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 274
- Dimensions:
- 17.8 x 1.8 x 25 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Medical & Healthcare Practitioners, Other Branches of Medicine
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Constructing psychodynamic formulations is a crucial step in understanding patients and developing effective treatment plans. This book provides a clear, practical method for mental health professionals to construct psychodynamic formulations, integrating psychodynamic theories with ideas about genetics, trauma, and early cognitive and emotional difficulties. The book offers a step-by-step approach, covering the key stages of describing problems and patterns, reviewing developmental history, and linking problems to history using organizing ideas about development. With its concise and accessible style, this book is suitable for both classroom and individual use, making it an invaluable resource for students and practitioners across all fields of mental health. By combining psychodynamic theory with a comprehensive understanding of developmental factors, this book helps clinicians develop effective formulations that can inform treatment strategies and improve patient outcomes.