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The development of psychological disorders, which are characterized by deviant, maladaptive, and personally distressing behaviors, has been explored through several theoretical approaches.
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Disorder specific and trans-diagnostic case conceptualisation.

Robert Dudley1, Willem Kuyken, Christine A Padesky

  • 1Institute of Neuroscience, Newcastle University, Newcastle, UK. r.e.j.dudley@ncl.ac.uk

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Choosing the right psychological theory for case conceptualisation is key. A principle-based approach integrates disorder-specific and trans-diagnostic models, incorporating client strengths for effective, individualized therapy.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Clinical Psychology
  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy

Background:

  • Case conceptualisation integrates individual experiences with psychological theory, crucial for effective therapy.
  • Clinicians face a choice between disorder-specific and trans-diagnostic approaches for cognitive behavioural therapy.
  • Selecting the optimal theoretical basis for case conceptualisation is a central clinical challenge.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To address the challenge of selecting appropriate psychological theories for case conceptualisation in cognitive behavioural therapy.
  • To explore the strengths and limitations of disorder-specific versus trans-diagnostic approaches.
  • To propose a principle-based framework for individualised case conceptualisation.

Main Methods:

  • Comparative analysis of disorder-specific and trans-diagnostic case conceptualisation models.
  • Framing theoretical differences as a problem solvable by a principle-based approach.
  • Integration of principles from wellbeing and resilience models.

Main Results:

  • A principle-based approach offers a solution to the conundrum of choosing between theoretical models.
  • This approach enables clinicians to individualise therapy by selecting and integrating relevant theories and research.
  • Effective conceptualisation requires incorporating client strengths and resilience alongside disorder models.

Conclusions:

  • A principle-based approach facilitates tailored case conceptualisation in cognitive behavioural therapy.
  • Integrating disorder-specific and trans-diagnostic perspectives, alongside wellbeing and resilience, enhances therapeutic outcomes.
  • Future theoretical accounts should encompass both psychopathology and resilience.