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ABSTRACT
Case conceptualization is an important skill for counselors to master in order to meet treatment needs of clients. Some students struggle while learning this skill, as it requires advanced cognitive complexity, reflection skills, and affective awareness. Further, it is difficult for developing counselors to understand the interconnectedness of clients’ presenting problems, history, and strengths to form a holistic case conceptualization. The authors of this article describe a role-play for teaching the complexity of case conceptualization, in which students role-play various perspectives of psychosocial information and process the experience to create a holistic conceptualization. Activity steps are outlined with examples, and process questions to facilitate classroom discussion are included. Suggestions for implementation are also provided.
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Michelle S. Hinkle
Michelle S. Hinkle and LaShauna M. Dean are both with the Department of Special Education and Professional Counseling, William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey.
LaShauna M. Dean
Michelle S. Hinkle and LaShauna M. Dean are both with the Department of Special Education and Professional Counseling, William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey.