Cognitive therapists believe a complete case formulation is important in reflecting an in-depth understanding of the client, which allows a clinician to develop a treatment plan that is likely to be successful. What is not an element of a case formulation?
A)List of problems and concerns
B)Hypothesis about the underlying core belief
C)Understanding of past relationships
D)Relationship of the core belief to current problems

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An understanding of past relationships is not an element in a case formulation. An understanding of background relevant to development of the core belief, however, is an element of case formulation, as are the others listed above.

Cognitive Therapists Believe a Complete Case Formulation Is Important in Reflecting