Forensic Case Formulation and Treatment Planning
Presented by Michele Galietta, PhD
This self-paced training program on Forensic Case Formulation and Treatment Planning is presented by Michele Galietta, PhD.
In recent years, the practice of formulation has garnered increased attention, particularly for the management and treatment of offender populations. Newer versions of structured professional judgments (SPJ) instruments facilitate the development of contextual formulations and potential scenarios in order to assess and manage risk in offender populations. However, linking risk assessment information with appropriate evidence-based interventions requires additional skills.
This course focuses on teaching participants to utilize risk assessment data in formulations to inform the management and treatment of forensic clients. The course also includes theoretical information about the process of case formulation and its utility. Current practices and the empirical basis for their use are highlighted along with controversies about the relevance of particular types of data in formulations. The course includes both nomothetic and idiographic aspects of formulations. Although there are multiple variations in theoretical approaches to formulations and treatment plans, this course focuses specifically on using SPJ risk data and a behavioral and cognitive-behavioral framework to inform forensic case formulations in order to develop evidence-based treatment plans targeting the most salient treatment targets.
Participants learn the process of behavioral chain analysis to examine past violent behavior as part of relevant data gathering and hypothesis generating. Participants practice on case vignette materials in order to create a forensic case formulation and treatment plan that incorporates specific evidence-based approaches or techniques. Participants also practice the process of ongoing evaluation and modification of formulations and treatment plans as treatment progresses.
Upon completion of this course you will be able to:
Describe the rationale for Forensic Case Formulation
Describe the rationale for Treatment Planning
Describe essential features of forensic case formulations in order to manage and decrease risk in forensic treatment cases
Describe the prevailing research on the reliability and validity of formulations in forensic practice
Describe the best practices for formulation and treatment planning
Describe the relationship between SPJ concerning violence risk
Describe the use of forensic case formulations, including treatment plans
Demonstrate formulation and treatment planning using case vignette material
Michele Galietta, PhD
This is a badge-earning course, which means it will help you earn a certificate that can be showcased on digital platforms like LinkedIn.
Review Before Proceeding
Lesson 1 Video
Lesson 2 Video
Forensic Case Formulation
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 3 Video
Theoretical, Ethical and Practical Issues
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 4 Video
Personality Disordered Offenders
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 5 Video
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 6 Video
Lesson Quiz
Lesson 7 Video
Case Formulation
Instructions
Evaluation
Submission Verification
Custom training options for groups of 5 to 500+