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Case Formulation

The document outlines a case formulation model that identifies predisposing factors, precipitating factors, presenting problems, perpetuating factors, and protective factors. It provides examples of each category, such as family history and upbringing as predisposing factors, a triggering event as a precipitating factor, current issues as presenting problems, and strengths and resources as protective factors. The model aims to provide a holistic understanding of the biological, psychological, and social factors influencing an individual's condition or problems.

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Case Formulation

The document outlines a case formulation model that identifies predisposing factors, precipitating factors, presenting problems, perpetuating factors, and protective factors. It provides examples of each category, such as family history and upbringing as predisposing factors, a triggering event as a precipitating factor, current issues as presenting problems, and strengths and resources as protective factors. The model aims to provide a holistic understanding of the biological, psychological, and social factors influencing an individual's condition or problems.

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Case Formulation

Predisposing factors Precipitating factors

- Family history - Triggering event(s)


- Upbringing
- Pre-existing illnesses

Presenting problem

- Current issues

Perpetuating factors

- Worsen the problem


- Triggers problem again
Protective factors - Maintaining cycles

- Strengths & resources


- Prevents problem from
worsening
Case Formulation
Predisposing factors Precipitating factors

- How has your upbringing increased your - What caused the problem to begin?
chances of developing these problems?
- When did it first become a problem?
- Does anyone in your family have similar
problems?

Presenting problem

- What are the problems you are facing?


- How does it affect you?
- How often does it happen?

Perpetuating factors

- What stops the problem from getting better?


- What triggers the problem each time?
Protective factors - What maintaining cycles are there?

- What stops the problem from getting worse?


- What resources (skills, traits, people) do you
have?
Case Formulation (Sample)

Predisposing factors Precipitating factors

- Father was addicted to gambling - Lost job due to COVID

- Father left family when I was 12 - Lost touch with friends from work
- Mother had depression

Presenting problem

- Drinking until blackout drunk 2-4x/week


- Unable to find job
- Feeling down and hopeless

Perpetuating factors

Drink a lot

Sad Hungover
Protective factors
Poor job interview
- Friends from previous workplace supportive
Hang out
- I'm good at problem-solving
at bar Drink
- I want to be a good son
Make
Friends friends
like going at bar
to bar
Case Formulation
Predisposing factors Precipitating factors

Presenting problem

Protective factors Perpetuating factors


BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL

BIOLOGICAL

Physical conditions
Neurochemistry
Genetics

MENTAL
HEALTH

PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIAL

Coping skills Social support


Personality School / work
Self-esteem Relationships
Social skills Upbringing
Beliefs Education
BIOPSYCHOSOCIAL MODEL

BIOLOGICAL

Physical conditions
Neurochemistry
Genetics

PSYCHOLOGICAL SOCIAL

Coping skills Social support


Personality School / work
Self-esteem Relationships
Social skills Upbringing
Beliefs Education

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