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A method of teaching psychodynamic case formulation.

¹University of the Witwatersrand.

Psychotherapy (Chicago, Ill.)

|November 30, 2011

Summary

This study presents an eight-step method for teaching psychodynamic case formulation to trainee psychologists. It emphasizes practical application and hypothesis generation from clinical interviews.

Area of Science:

Psychology
Psychotherapy Training

Background:

Limited literature exists on systematically teaching psychodynamic case formulation.
Trainee psychologists require structured guidance in developing case formulations.

Purpose of the Study:

To introduce an eight-step method for teaching psychodynamic case formulation.
To enhance the practical skills of trainee psychologists in formulation.

Main Methods:

Developed an eight-step instructional method.
Included clarifying formulation nature, outlining competence, providing structure, using case examples (written and video), and leveraging trainee subjective responses.

Main Results:

Demonstrated the methodology using a case study.

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Highlighted prerequisites and characteristics of competent psychodynamic case formulation.

Conclusions:

The proposed method offers a systematic approach to training.
Competent psychodynamic case formulation requires specific prerequisites and characteristics.