Case formulation report of cognitive behavior therapy for adjustment disorder: A case study

VernacularTitle:1例适应障碍认知行为治疗的个案概念化报告
Author: Qian XU ; Jianping WANG ; Meng YU ; Yawen ZHU
Keywords: case formulation; adjustment disorder; case study
From: Chinese Mental Health Journal 2017;31(1):64-71
CountryChina
Language:Chinese
Abstract: This study discussed how to make a cognitive behavioral therapy-orientated case formulation for the client who was diagnosed as adjustment disorder,and also the importance of the role of case formulation in guiding the whole counseling process.Four months before the client asked for psychological help,he gradually showed symptoms of depression,insomnia,work inefficiency and being suspicious of self-capacity because of the promotion and the change of supportive system.We did the psychological counseling aiming at his cognitive,emotional and behavioral problems.In addition,the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI),Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) and Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDs) were used to evaluate his emotional condition before,after and during the counseling.Results demonstrated that the client's emotional,cognitive and social functions were significantly improved,achieving the expected goals.In conclusion,the cognitive behavioral therapy-orientated case formulation for adjustment disorder could effectively guide the counseling practice.