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Integrative counseling, as defined in Lecturette 2 (“Foundations of Integration”), moves beyond “schoolism” to create a responsive, idiographic treatment. This paper will (1) present Ruth’s case history, (2) apply key integrative lecturette concepts, (3) offer a multimodal case formulation, and (4) outline a phased integrative treatment plan. Demographics: 52-year-old Caucasian female, married 30 years, three adult children (ages 22, 25, 28). Homemaker by role, part-time church volunteer.
“I don’t know who I am anymore.” Since youngest child left for college (8 months ago), Ruth reports anhedonia, early morning awakening, tearfulness, and intrusive thoughts about being “punished by God” for past selfishness. She denies suicidal ideation but states, “If this is the rest of my life, what’s the point?”
Ruth grew up in a strict evangelical household; her father was a pastor. She deferred college to marry at 21. A second-trimester miscarriage (age 37) was never processed—she was told to “trust God’s plan.” No prior therapy.