January 1, 2023•Podcast

Case Formulation and Assessment

Case Formulation and Assessment

Case Formulation and Assessment

In this episode Chris Hayes and Robert Brockman discuss case formulation.

The precision of case formulation in Schema Therapy is part of the appeal for both therapists and clients.

Having a clear agreed to set of problems between therapist and client helps manage expectations on when therapy should end.

“It’s important to link trauma with legacy,” says Chris Hayes, continuing, “starting with a problem, for example, an undefined sense of self, can create difficulty in making life decisions.”

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