Application: Case Conceptualization

When a client comes into your office, this person has certain expectations, some idea of what his or her problem is, and hopes of getting some answers, making changes, and/or obtaining relief. This week, you learned about the importance of developing a case conceptualization to help formulate successful treatment planning.

Developing a case conceptualization includes defining the problem, identifying and evaluating outcome goals, and planning a treatment. This process follows the sequence of scientific thinking: problem definition, hypothesis formulation, hypothesis testing, data collection, results, and recommendations. Keep this sequence in mind as you prepare to complete this week's Application Assignment.

The assignment: (2-3pages)

• Describe major components necessary to develop an investigation of evidence-based practice and analyze how EBP resembles the scientific method.

• Explain the value and importance of case conceptualization.

• Analyze each section of the Case Conceptualization Exemplar.

• Explain how each section of the Case Conceptualization Exemplar relates to each other.