PSY 2606 Case Conceptualization

This course addresses the processes of conceptualizing case material from diverse theoretical models and translating these conceptualizations into effective treatment strategies. Video- and/or audio-taped clinical interviews, and written and/or orally presented case histories are used in class to demonstrate and provide practice in case conceptualization skills.

This library guide provides access to resources that support the learning objectives of PSY 2606.

"This course addresses the processes of conceptualizing case material from diverse theoretical models and translating these conceptualizations into effective treatment strategies. Video-and/or audiotaped clinical interviews, and written and/or orally presented case histories are used in class to demonstrate and provide practice in case conceptualization skills." NSU College of Psychology Graduate Student Catalog, 2020-2021.

Below you will find links to most of the readings for this course. This includes the class taught by Dr. Argüelles-Borge.

Readings:

• Beck, A.T., Davis, D., & Freeman, A. (2004).  Cognitive therapy of personality disorders (3rd ed.). Guilford Press.
• Beck, J. S. (2021). Cognitive behavior therapy: Basics and beyond (3rd ed.).  Guilford Press. **On Reserve at the Alvin Sherman Library
• Berman, P.S. (2019). Case Conceptualization and treatment planning: Integrating theory with clinical practice (fourth edition). Sage. Request through interlibrary loan.
• Dimaggio, G., & Lysaker, P.H. (2014). Supporters of a single orientation may do less for science and the health of patients than integrationists: A reply to Govrin. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 24(2):91-94.
• Eells, T.D.,Ed. (2007).  Handbook of psychotherapy case formulation. New York: Guilford Press.
• Govrin, A. (2014). The vices and virtues of monolithic thought in the evolution of psychotherapy. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 24(2): 79-90.
• *Halbur, D.A., & Halbur, K. V. (2019). Developing your theoretical orientation in counseling and psychotherapy (4th ed.). Pearson.  **Available in print in the Library.
• Hays, P. (2016). Addressing cultural complexities in practice: Assessment, diagnosis, and therapy (3rd ed.). American Psychological Association. **Available in print in the Library.
• Kottler, J. A. (1991). The Compleat Therapist. Jossey-Bass Publishers.  **Available in print in the Library.
• Leahy, R.L. (2001). Overcoming resistance in cognitive therapy. New York: Guilford Press. **Available in print in the Library.
• Levenson, H. (1995). Time-limited dynamic psychotherapy: a guide to clinical practice. New York: Basic Books. **Available in print in the Library.
• McWilliams, N. (1999). Psychoanalytic case formulation. Guilford. **Available in print in the Library. 
• Norcross, J.C. Ed. (2011). Psychotherapy relationships that work: Evidence-based responsiveness. Oxford University Press.
• Persons, J.B. (2008). The case formulation approach to cognitive-behavior therapy. Guilford Press.**Available in print in the Library.
• Stricker, G. (2010).  Psychotherapy integration.  American Psychological Association. Request through interlibrary loan.
• Strupp, H.H. & Binder, J.L. (1984).  Psychotherapy in a new key: A guide to time-limited dynamic psychotherapy.  New York: Basic Books. **Available in print in the Library.
• Wachtel, P. L. (2014). On the limits of theoretical fundamentalism. Journal of Psychotherapy Integration, 24(2): 95-98.