Which problem are we addressing today? The utility of a multifaceted formulation approach to a complex case

Abstract

A case of a 54-year-old woman with posttraumatic stress disorder, somatic delusions, and borderline personality disorder is presented by using psychodynamic, trauma-informed, and cognitive-behavioral formulations. The usefulness of a multifaceted formulation in the treatment of the case is discussed along with a review of relevant literature.