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Mindfulness-Informed Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning

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Chapter 5 outlines a comprehensive mindfulness-informed approach to case conceptualization that includes a person’s relationship with self, others, and life/suffering. In addition, principles of goal setting and treatment planning are reviewed and three detailed treatment plan templates are included for individual clients diagnosed with depression/anxiety, couples reporting relational distress, and families experiencing conflict.

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Gehart, D.R. (2012). Mindfulness-Informed Case Conceptualization and Treatment Planning. In: Mindfulness and Acceptance in Couple and Family Therapy. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-3033-9_5

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