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Lane, Corrie and Kovács present a foundational text for coaches wishing to improve their coaching practice through use of formulation.
List of contents
Introduction
Part 1: The Fundamentals of Formulation and an Introduction to the 4P Framework 1. An Introduction and Orientation to Formulation 2. Approaches to Formulation in Coaching 3. The 4P Framework as a Guide to Formulation in Coaching
Part 2: Building a Formulation Using the 4P Framework: Positionality, Purpose, Perspectives and Process 4. Formulation and Positionality 5. Formulation and the Purpose of Coaching 6. Formulation From an Individual Perspective 7. Formulation From an Interpersonal Perspective 8. Formulation From a Systemic Perspective 9. Formulation and the Process of Coaching
Part 3: Applying Formulation and the 4P Framework to Different Coaching Contexts 10. Formulation for Health and Wellness Coaching 11. Formulation in Workplace and Executive Coaching 12. Formulation and Coaching Teams and Systems 13. Formulation for Coaching in Education
Part 4: Developing Your Own Formulation Skills 14. How to Develop and Apply Formulation in Coaching Practice: A Case Study 15. Building a Framework for Formulation in Coaching 16. Adapting Formulation to Respond to Different Worldviews Conclusion References
About the author
David A. Lane is a psychologist and coach who has researched and taught formulation for several decades. He has contributed to the development of the field of coaching, supervision as well as to counselling psychology. Previous books include
The Case for Coaching,
Supervision in the Psychological Professions and
A Critical Introduction to Coaching and Mentoring.Sarah Corrie is a psychologist and coach and has developed methods for teaching formulation in both coaching and professional psychology. She has published widely, including books on decision-making, supervision and formulation in applied psychology. Sarah is also a Professor of Cognitive Behaviour Therapy and Counselling at the University of Suffolk.
Louise C. Kovács is a practitioner-researcher, executive coach and coaching supervisor. In completing her doctoral-level research she developed a framework for applying the concept of formulation in an executive coaching context. She has co-authored a number of articles on the topic of formulation and in her work as a supervisor continues to advance the case for formulation as an essential skill for coaches.
