The first edition of
Formulation in
Psychology and Psychotherapy caught the wave of
growing interest in formulation in a clinical context.
This completely updated and revised edition summarises
recent practice, research, developments and debates
while retaining the features that made the first a
leading text in the field. It contains new chapters on
personal construct formulation, formulation in health
settings, and the innovative practice of using
formulation in teams.
The book sees formulation as a
dynamic process which explores personal meaning
collaboratively and reflectively, taking account of
relational and social contexts. Two case studies, one
adult and one child, illustrate the use of formulation
from the perspectives of expert clinicians from six
different theoretical positions. The book encourages the
reader to take a constructively critical perspective on
the many philosophical, professional and ethical debates
raised by the process of formulating people’s problems.
Among the issues explored are:
The social and political context of
formulation
Formulation in relation to psychiatric
diagnosis
The limitations of formulation
Controversies and debates about
formulation
This readable and comprehensive guide
to the field provides a clear, up to date and
thought-provoking overview of formulation from a number
of perspectives, essential for clinicians working in all
areas of mental health and social care, psychology,
therapy and counselling.