Program Overview

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Professional Certificate in Complex Case Formulations

Overview

This professional certificate will equip learners with the following competencies:

• Identify the different elements of a case formulation
• Reflect on one’s own practices around case formulation
• Explain the transition from older models of therapy to process-based therapy
• Recognize ongoing change processes within a session by examining video/transcripts
• Integration of approaches: explore and practice the integration of cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic and systemic approaches to address the complexities prevalent in public health settings
• Trauma-informed care: develop and understanding of trauma-informed care principles and apply them within the context of chosen process-based approaches
• Application in public health settings: tailor process-based approaches to suit the dynamics of public health settings for a skill set that can be readily applied at the workplace
• Collaboration and interdisciplinary skills: enhance collaboration and interdisciplinary skills essential for effective case management, especially for patients presenting with health and social issues.

Mode of Delivery and Assessment

Mode of Delivery

The mode of delivery for the “Foundations in Complex Case Formulation” is face-to-face workshops with didactic teaching, reflective practice group discussions, and a problem-based learning project. Virtual workshops will only be held where COVID-19 restrictions preclude the possibility of face-to-face sessions. Group supervision sessions are conducted face-to-face or virtually depending on the availability of participants that come from different health and community services.

Assessment

Learners will be assessed in the following ways:

• Group presentations
• Case studies
• Reflection assignments

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the component workshops and the professional certificates are as follows:

• A master’s degree in an applied psychology field (e.g., clinical and counselling psychology)
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant psychology work experience

Priority is given to applicants currently in:

• Psychology services of government ministries
• Psychology services of public health settings (e.g., hospitals, polyclinics, etc.)

The courses are also tailored to qualified psychologists interested in professional development.

Application

Professional Certificates

• Complex Case Formulation
  • Workshop I: Foundations in Complex Case Formulations
  • Workshop II: Complex Case Symposium for Early to Mid-Career Clinicians

Course Fees

Workshop I: Foundations in Complex Case Formulations

• Singapore Citizens:
  • 39 years old or younger: $1,553.25
  • 40 years or older eligible for MCES: $603.25
• Singapore PRs:
  • 39 years old or younger: $1,553.25
  • 40 years or older eligible for MCES: $603.25
• Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: $1,553.25
• International Participants: $5,177.50

Workshop II: Complex Case Symposium for Early to Mid-Career Clinicians

• Singapore Citizens:
  • 39 years old or younger: $621.30
  • 40 years or older eligible for MCES: $241.30
• Singapore PRs:
  • 39 years old or younger: $621.30
  • 40 years or older eligible for MCES: $241.30
• Enhanced Training Support for SMEs: $621.30
• International Participants: $2,071.00

Course Structure and Details

Workshop I: Foundations in Complex Case Formulations

Course Synopsis

This course is tailored for early to mid-career clinical psychologists aiming to master advanced techniques in complex case formulations. Throughout the program, participants will engage in reflective exercises, honing their self-awareness and refining their personal case formulation practices. The curriculum will explore the transition from traditional therapy models to dynamic, process-based approaches. Real-world change processes will be dissected by analysing video footage and transcripts.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, participants are expected to achieve the following objectives:

• Identify the different elements of a case formulation
• Reflect on one’s own practices around case formulation
• Explain the transition from older models of therapy to process-based therapy
• Recognize ongoing change processes within a session by examining video/transcripts
• Integration of approaches: explore and practice the integration of cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic and systemic approaches to address the complexities prevalent in public health settings
• Trauma-informed care: develop and understanding of trauma-informed care principles and apply them within the context of chosen process-based approaches
• Application in public health settings: tailor process-based approaches to suit the dynamics of public health settings for a skill set that can be readily applied at the workplace
• Collaboration and interdisciplinary skills: enhance collaboration and interdisciplinary skills essential for effective case management, especially for patients presenting with health and social issues.

Dates and Time

• Day 1: TBC in 2026
• Day 2: TBC in 2026
• Day 3: TBC in 2026
• Post-workshop group supervision sessions: TBC in 2026

Training Venue

Classes will be conducted face-to-face in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS.

About The Trainer

• Dr Kinjal Doshi: Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, NUS
• Dr Sharon Sung: Assistant Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School

Workshop II: Complex Case Symposium for Early to Mid-Career Clinicians

Course Synopsis

This is a symposium aimed at building upon the foundational knowledge and skills acquired in an earlier course, where participants will apply the principles of complex case formulation to real-life cases encountered in their professional settings. Through interactive case studies, collaborative discussions, and hands-on exercises, participants will refine their clinical skills and enhance their ability to navigate the complexities of diverse client presentations.

Learning Outcomes

At the end of this course, participants are expected to achieve the following objectives:

• Identify the different elements of a case formulation
• Reflect on one’s own practices around case formulation
• Integration of approaches: explore and practice the integration of cognitive-behavioural, psychodynamic and systemic approaches to address the complexities prevalent in public health settings
• Trauma-informed care: develop and understanding of trauma-informed care principles and apply them within the context of chosen process-based approaches
• Application in public health settings: tailor process-based approaches to suit the dynamics of public health settings for a skill set that can be readily applied at the workplace
• Collaboration and interdisciplinary skills: enhance collaboration and interdisciplinary skills essential for effective case management, especially for patients presenting with health and social issues.

Dates and Time

• Day 1: TBC in 2026
• Day 2: TBC in 2026

Venue

Classes will be conducted face-to-face in the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, NUS.

About The Trainer

• Dr Kinjal Doshi: Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Faculty of Arts & Social Sciences, NUS
• Dr Sharon Sung: Assistant Professor, Duke-NUS Medical School

Department of Psychology

Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences
Block AS4, Level 2
9 Arts Link
Singapore