Hope / Persuasiveness

Persuasion, Hope and Expectations: Key Concepts

Rationale:

1.  Links to client’s problem(s)
2.  Explains a way to treat the targeted issue(s):
   

• Conceptualized as a key component of change
• NOT necessarily a pre-determined rationale from a specific treatment protocol
• Linking external circumstances, internal states, and making action towards changing problematic narratives

Case conceptualization:

• “Telling a story” that explains the client’s concerns and a path forward
• Components:
  • Hypothesis about precipitants & maintenance factors of client’s concern(s)
  • Organizes information about a client
    • Especially incongruent elements or inconsistencies
  • Provides a framework for treatment & a way to measure when progress has been made
  • Allow for the therapist to experience more understanding/empathy for the client

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