Case Formulation with Children and AdolescentsHighly practical and accessible, this book shows how to synthesize complex information about child and adolescent mental health problems into clinically useful, dynamic case formulations. Strategies and tools are provided for analyzing the biological, psychological, social, cultural, spiritual, and developmental factors that may be contributing to the difficulties of clients ages 4-18. Numerous case examples illustrate the steps in crafting a comprehensive formulation and using it to plan effective, individualized treatment. Strategies for overcoming frequently encountered pitfalls in case formulation are highlighted throughout. |
Contents
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Key Assessment Strategies | 24 |
Chapter 3 Biological Aspects of the Formulation | 48 |
Chapter 4 Psychological Aspects of the Formulation | 68 |
Chapter 5 Social Aspects of the Formulation | 92 |
Chapter 6 Spiritual and Cultural Aspects of the Formulation | 112 |
Chapter 7 The Process of Case Formulation and Considerations for Preschoolers | 132 |
Chapter 8 Case Formulation for SchoolAge Children | 151 |
Chapter 9 Case Formulation for Adolescents | 165 |
Chapter 10 Communicating the Case Formulation and Its Treatment Implications | 184 |
Chapter 11 Using the Formulation to Inform the Treatment Plan | 198 |
Chapter 12 Formulation Challenges and the Need to Monitor Progress | 215 |
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