Psychological Formulation
Develop psychological formulations that are informed by theories and evidences about relevant individual, systemic, cultural and biological factors
Type
Domain
Competency Area
Psychological Practice
Levels
Articulate client issues and needs and formulate appropriate intervention
Identify potential psychological issues present in the case
Discuss diagnostic formulation and case conceptualisation with one’s supervisor
Discuss how interventions are derived from assessments with one’s supervisor
Incorporate evidence-based multi-disciplinary approaches to psychological formulations
Plan interventions and set goals based on formulations
Utilise theoretical frameworks with an evidence-based and multi-model perspective to inform formulations and choice of interventions
Consider and integrate multidisciplinary perspectives in the formulations
Recognise the implications of client and assessment factors
Recognise the limitations of the evidence available
Adapt formulations to suit circumstances and context of the client, accounting for individual, systemic, cultural and biological factors
Express formulations in an accessible language and in a non- discriminatory manner
Discuss impact of case formulations on intervention planning
Contextualize variables for integration into psychological formulations and intervention plans
Translate knowledge of evidence-based practices into intervention planning
Incorporate presenting variables relating to the client, including cognitive deficit, personality and trauma, to inform intervention strategies and planning
Identify breadth of contextual variables that influence intervention and consider them for inclusion in intervention approaches
Integrate assessment data from different sources and modalities to develop a working models of the aetiology and maintenance of current psychological functioning
Ensure formulation is consistent with a modality’s main ethos and theoretical framework
Negotiate mutually agreeable terms and conditions with the client and caregivers for interventions within ethical boundaries
Evaluate psychological formulations and ensure validity of formulations
Evaluate psychological and other relevant research and evidence- based hypotheses to inform psychological formulations
Evaluate the potential validity and reliability of psychological formulations
Integrate perspectives from different areas in psychology and/or specialised knowledge into psychological formulations
Provide various perspectives from different areas in psychology to guide psychologists in the formulations
Balance different factors in intervention planning, including client preferences, multidisciplinary perspectives, contextual information, and medical and legal complications
Provide clinical judgement for complex cases
Advise on psychological formulations and approaches
Perform role as a knowledge broker for the appraisal and selection of evidence-based intervention approaches/programmes
Initiate the review of psychological formulations to ensure quality standards are met
Evaluate clinical judgments for complex cases
Mediate between differences in formulations