formulation, diagnosis and PTM framework- lecture 6

Question 1

formulation

Answer 1

‘best guess’ on origins of persons dificulties
provides structure for thinking together w client on understanding experiences and moving forwards
basis for intervention tailored to personal needs

Question 2

formulation purpose

Answer 2

1. clarifying hypotheses and qs
2. understanding
3. prioritising issues and problems
4. planning treatment strategies
5. predicting responses to treatment
6. determining criteria for successful outcomes

Question 3

mild depression

Answer 3

at least 2:
- depressed mood
- lack of interest/excitment
- increased mental/physical tiredness
at least 2:
- reduced concentration
- reduced self esteem
- ideas of guilt/unworthiness
- pessimistic views of future
- ideas/acts of self harm/suicide
- disturbed sleep
- reduced appetite

Question 4

5 Ps

Answer 4

presenting- the problem
precipitating- what triggered the most recent episode
perpetuating- thing that keep the problem going
predisposing- what made me vulnerable in the 1st place
protective- positive things

Question 5

PTM framework

Answer 5

1. what has happened to you?
2. how did it affect you?
3. what sense did you make out of it?
4. what did you have to do to survive?

Question 6

what does PTM framework stand for

Answer 6

power threat meaning framework