WU Conceptualization of a Problem Through CBT Essay

TREATMENT PLANNING FOR COUPLES AND FAMILIES EXPERIENCING PERVASIVE MENTAL ILLNESS OR HEALTH ISSUES

As you explored in this week’s Discussion, assessment becomes more complex if a couple or family member shows signs of pervasive mental illness or a significant health concern. Using theory-based interventions may help you navigate this challenging terrain.

For this Assignment, consider a couple/family where one member has a severe and persistent mental illness. (Note: This may be a fictitious case or a case from your professional experience). Think about how you would conceptualize the couple’s/family’s problems using the lens of your chosen theoretical orientation. 

The Assignment

Identify the pervasive mental illness or health concern present in the couple/family.

Conceptualize the couple’s/family’s problem through your chosen theoretical orientation.

Design a treatment plan including short- and long-term goals.

Explain two evidence-based interventions you would use to address the couple’s/family’s issues and how you would use them. 

RESOURCES

• Gurman, A. S., Lebow, J. L., Snyder, D. K. (2015). Clinical handbook of couple therapy. New York, NY: The Guilford Press.
• oChapter 14, “Couple Therapy for Partner Aggression”
• oChapter 22, “Couple Therapy and Depression”
• oChapter 23, “Couple Therapy and Medical Issues”
• Aymer, S. R. (2010). Intimate partner abuse: A case study involving a father and a sonLinks to an external site.. Clinical Case Studies, 9(1), 3–17.
• Chambless, D. L. (2012). Adjunctive couple and family intervention for patients with anxiety disordersLinks to an external site.. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 68(5), 536–547