Family Case Conceptualization and Medical Conditions

Developing accurate case conceptualizations is increasingly expected of counselors today, particularly when working with couples and families dealing with a medical condition. Described here are the reasons for the increasing role of case conceptualization in counseling practice, the components of a case conceptualization, and an introduction to family case conceptualization. A case example illustrates this kind of case conceptualization with a family dealing with a serious medical condition.