Psychology · Therapy

Case formulation (5Ps)

Organize factors into the 5Ps model.

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Create a 5Ps case formulation for [case]: Presenting, Predisposing, Precipitating, Perpetuating, Protective factors. End with a working hypothesis and open questions.
  • case - replace the bracketed field with your info
  • Case summary
  • Context
  • Risk factors
  • Protective factors
  • 5Ps summary
  • Working hypothesis
  • Open questions
  • Separate facts from interpretations.
  • Keep hypotheses tentative.
  • Update as new data emerges.