A control-mastery case formulation of a successful treatment for major depression

Journal/Book: In Session-Psychother Pract. 1995; 1: 605 Third Ave, New York, NY 10158-0012. John Wiley & Sons Inc. 3-17.

Abstract: Control-mastery theory provides a rich case formulation method that is case-specific, empirical, and flexible. This flexibility allows both maximum case specificity for the client as well as maximum individuality for therapeutic style. An overview of the theory, supporting evidence, and method of case formulation is followed by a detailed case illustration from a long-term intensive treatment that demonstrates the formulation method in practice. Examples of therapist interventions show how the case formulation was interpreted by this particular therapeutic style, although other styles could also successfully implement the same formulation.

Note: Article PB Fretter, 1035 San Pablo Ave, Suite 5, Berkeley, CA 94706 USA

Keyword(s): case formulation; control-mastery theory; depression; guilt; plan; psychodynamic therapy; PSYCHOTHERAPY

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