Mastering the Competency of Case Conceptualization

2021 ◽  
pp. 134-149
Author(s):  
Len Sperry ◽  
Jon Sperry
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Training Program ◽  
Deliberate Practice ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Graduate Courses ◽  
Master's Students ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Conducting Research

This chapter provides tools for increasing mastery of case conceptualization with three evidence-based interventions: standardized case conceptualization training, deliberate practice, and mindfulness. It is based on experience in teaching and supervising this approach with master’s students in clinical mental health counseling programs. It also includes experience in conducting research on case conceptualization with trainees and experienced clinicians. The chapter begins with a brief discussion of mastery and then proceeds to describe the three interventions. It describes the experience of achieving a moderate level of mastery in a training program. Finally, an appendix provides a scaffolded format for intentionally integrating this model in various graduate courses.

Pattern-Focused Case Conceptualization

2021 ◽  
pp. 150-160
Author(s):  
Len Sperry ◽  
Jon Sperry
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Clinical Practice ◽  
Deliberate Practice ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Counseling Programs ◽  
Master's Students ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Conducting Research

Achieving some level of mastery in case conceptualization is essential to be effective in clinical practice. This chapter will be useful to both trainees and practicing clinicians who need to increase their level of mastery in the pattern-focused approach to case conceptualization. First, the chapter describes the development of the pattern-focused approach to case conceptualization training. Next, it provides a plan for increasing one’s level of mastery of case conceptualization using three evidence-based interventions: standardized case conceptualization training, deliberate practice, and mindfulness. It is based on implementing this approach with master’s students in clinical mental health counseling programs in teaching and supervisory contexts, as well as conducting research studies with trainees as well as experienced clinicians.

Evidence-Based Relationship Factors: A New Focus for Mental Health Counseling Research, Practice, and Training

2019 ◽  
Vol 41 (4) ◽  
pp. 327-342 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kimberly K. Parrow ◽  
John Sommers-Flanagan ◽  
J. Sky Cova ◽  
Hugo Lungu
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Counselor Training ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Mental Health Counselors ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Warm Up ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Counseling Practice ◽  
Relationship Factors ◽  
Counseling Practices

Counselor educators and mental health counselors often have a lukewarm attitude toward counseling research and evidence-based practice. This attitude may be because of a perceived mismatch between evidence-based technical procedures and the relational orientation that most counselors value. To warm up mental health counselors' attitudes toward evidence-based research and practice, we propose a relationally oriented research agenda that focuses on integrating evidence-based relationship factors (EBRFs) into counselor training and practice. Eight EBRFs are defined and operationalized, and specific counselor behaviors are described. Reframing and refocusing counseling research on relational variables has the potential to support current counseling practices and inspire development of a counseling-specific research base. Recommendations for a rapprochement between counselor education research and mental health counseling practice are offered, including a list of brief measures that mental health counselors could introduce into their counseling practice.

Talking to the Master: Intersections of Religion, Culture, and Counseling in Taiwan and Ghana

2005 ◽  
Vol 27 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsiao-Wen Lo ◽  
Vivian Dzokoto
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
The State ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Counseling Services ◽  
Psychological Interventions ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Health Counseling ◽  
Heterogeneous Nature ◽  
The Face

Mental health counseling is gaining worldwide popularity. It is, therefore, important to critically examine the appropriateness of direct importation of Western psychological interventions into nonWestern countries. This article reviews the state of counseling in Taiwan and Ghana. It highlights the heterogeneous nature of counseling services in the face of cultural similarities. In addition, it demonstrates the importance of considering the interplay of culture and religion in assessment, case conceptualization, and treatment.

Attitudes Toward Mental Health Counseling Using the BAPS

2006 ◽  
Author(s):  
Stefania Aegisdottir ◽  
Terry D. Brown ◽  
Scott Olenick ◽  
Sarah Lightcap ◽  
Amanda Cleveland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Health Counseling

Comparison of two formats for training nuns in mental health counseling

1972 ◽  
Author(s):  
Donald H. Naftulin ◽  
Frank A. Donnelly ◽  
George H. Wolkon
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Health Counseling

Adolescents' Self-Reported Substance Risks and Need to Talk About Them in Mental Health Counseling

2005 ◽  
Vol 3 (1-2) ◽  
pp. 171-189 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Medeiros ◽  
Erika Carlson ◽  
Michael Surko ◽  
Nicole Munoz ◽  
Monique Castillo ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Counseling ◽  
Health Counseling

The 15 Minute Case Conceptualization

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Len Sperry ◽  
Jonathan Sperry
Keyword(s):  
Mental Health ◽  
Mental Health Professionals ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Premature Termination ◽  
Clinical Skills ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Case Conceptualization ◽  
Highly Effective ◽  
Case Conceptualizations ◽  
Overall Effectiveness

Once understood as useful but optional, case conceptualization is now considered essential and one of the most important of all clinical skills and competencies. As clinicians look for resources to assist in learning and mastering this competency, they must choose among different case conceptualization approaches. They would do well to give serious consideration to those that are both clinically effective and clinician friendly. A truly clinically effective approach explains and guides treatment, and most importantly, predicts challenges and obstacles that are likely to arise over the course of treatment. Most approaches emphasize the functions of explanation and guiding treatment, but seldom include third function which help anticipates likely challenges, which if not proactively addressed are likely to result in therapy interference or premature termination. This function is essential in determining the course and overall effectiveness of therapy. A truly clinician-friendly approach is one that is quick to use and easy to master, and very few approaches can make this claim. The 15 Minute Case Conceptualization is the only approach that is both highly effective and clinician friendly. Research confirms that such case conceptualizations can be completed in only 15 minutes. It is an evidence-based, step-by-step approach that therapists and other mental health professionals need and want.

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