• Author:

    Ray Christner, PsyD & Paul Wagner, MS

  • Level: 

    Foundational

  • Credits

    1

  • Video

    1 hour 24 min

Case Conceptualization Remix

This episode explores the critical role of case conceptualization in clinical practice, providing mental health professionals with deeper insights into their clients for more effective treatment planning.  Dr. Ray Christner and Paul Wagner discuss the importance of looking beyond symptoms and diagnosis to understand an individual’s personal, developmental, cultural, and contextual factors.  By examining various models of case conceptualization, they highlight how these frameworks strengthen therapeutic relationships and enhance treatment outcomes.  Listeners will gain practical strategies for integrating case conceptualization into their clinical work, refining their skills, and expanding their understanding of individualized care.   
Course Objectives:
1. Explain the role of case conceptualization in developing a comprehensive understanding of clients beyond symptom presentation and diagnosis.   
2. Describe how personal, developmental, cultural, and contextual factors influence clinical case conceptualization. 
3. Apply case conceptualization strategies to develop individualized and evidence-based treatment plans. 

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Psyched to Practice Podcast: Ray Christner, PsyD &
Paul Wagner, MS

Ray W. Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist in Pennsylvania, a nationally certified school psychologist, and a nationally registered health service psychologist. He specializes in clinical and school psychology, and he is board-certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology. Operating an independent practice in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Dr. Christner also provides telepsychology services in 41 states as an authorization holder of the APIT (Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology) and the TAP (Temporary Authorization to Practice). His clinical work includes psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological testing, consultation services, and program evaluations. He works with children, adolescents, and adults with psychological, developmental, social, behavioral, and learning differences.

A recognized author and speaker, Dr. Christner has contributed extensively to the field through numerous publications and presentations. His book, Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings: A Handbook for Practice (now in its 3rd edition), has been translated into Japanese, Korean, and Romanian. Additionally, Dr. Christner shares his thoughts on topics related to psychology as the cohost of the podcast Psyched to Practice and writes the Living Psyched blog for Psychology Today. His work has garnered attention from prominent media outlets such as Today, Parents, Newsweek, Lifehacker, Yahoo!Life, ABC, Fox, Special Education Connection, and Authority Magazine, to name a few.

Paul Wagner, MS, LPC, is a Licensed Professional Counselor at ElevateMind, LLC, specializing in ADHD and executive functioning. He uses a cognitive-behavioral approach to empower clients and foster self-acceptance. As someone with ADHD, he understands their unique challenges and works with individuals, couples, and families for personal growth. Additionally, he shares his mental health expertise as cohost of the podcast Psyched to Practice. 
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Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 


Psyched to Practice, LLC, is approved by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP) to offer continuing professional development (CPDs) for school psychologists.  Psyched to Practice, LLC, maintains responsibility for this program and its content. 

Other mental health and education professionals are welcome to attend our webinars, workshops, and courses. Participants will receive a continuing education certificate upon completion. We encourage individuals to consult their respective licensing or accrediting boards to determine eligibility for continuing education credit within their professional field.