Patrick Ryan has worked as a clinical psychologist for 23 years. He is the Director of Clinical Psychology and Head of the Department of Psychology at the University of Limerick, Ireland. A clinical practitioner, he remains involved in clinical training, research, supervision and mental health consultancy.

'This book is a gem. It is both thoughtful and practical. It challenges mental health professionals to use the formulation process to understand people, rather than just their problems. The central idea is to promote recovery by taking a wide-angle perspective on the complexities of clients’ whole lives rather than zeroing in on their specific difficulties. There is a refreshing invitation to consider neuroscience, meaning-making, personality, sexuality, spirituality, nutrition, physical exercise, sleep and other variables in the formulation process. This book will be of interest to both mental health professionals in training and experienced clinicians.' — Alan Carr, PhD, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University College Dublin, Ireland'This book represents a much-welcomed addition to the literature on formulation in clinical practice. Unlike other texts, it promotes formulation as an attempt to consider the whole person in contrast to predominantly being concerned with problems and deficits. It is suggested that we need to start formulation by including a focus on clients' interests, strengths and competencies. This approach invites clinicians to work collaboratively alongside clients in a way which encourages generating positive, solution-oriented formulations. This also opens the door to formulation as a part of early intervention to generate hope and suggest resources that can be employed to the advantage of clients and clinicians.' — Rudi Dallos, Professor and Research Director, Clinical Psychology, University of Plymouth, UK

• ContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgements1. Enhancing Formulation Patrick Ryan and Aoife Kilroe2. Meaning making in formulationPatrick Ryan and Eva Usher 3. Integrating neuroscience in formulationRory Carolan, Fergal Connolly, and Patrick Ryan4. Diet and nutrition Mary Kelly and Patrick Ryan 5. Personality Patrick Ryan and Eve Pender6. Sleep Kristina Cahill, Julie Lynch, and Patrick Ryan 7. Spirituality Emma Breen, Julie Lynch, and Patrick Ryan 8. Sexuality Patrick Ryan, Marie Kennedy, and Julie Lynch9. Physical activity Dermot McMahon and Patrick RyanIndex

Patrick Ryan has worked as a clinical psychologist for 23 years. He is the Director of Clinical Psychology and Head of the Department of Psychology at the University of Limerick, Ireland. A clinical practitioner, he remains involved in clinical training, research, supervision and mental health consultancy.

'This book is a gem. It is both thoughtful and practical. It challenges mental health professionals to use the formulation process to understand people, rather than just their problems. The central idea is to promote recovery by taking a wide-angle perspective on the complexities of clients’ whole lives rather than zeroing in on their specific difficulties. There is a refreshing invitation to consider neuroscience, meaning-making, personality, sexuality, spirituality, nutrition, physical exercise, sleep and other variables in the formulation process. This book will be of interest to both mental health professionals in training and experienced clinicians.' — Alan Carr, PhD, Professor of Clinical Psychology, University College Dublin, Ireland'This book represents a much-welcomed addition to the literature on formulation in clinical practice. Unlike other texts, it promotes formulation as an attempt to consider the whole person in contrast to predominantly being concerned with problems and deficits. It is suggested that we need to start formulation by including a focus on clients' interests, strengths and competencies. This approach invites clinicians to work collaboratively alongside clients in a way which encourages generating positive, solution-oriented formulations. This also opens the door to formulation as a part of early intervention to generate hope and suggest resources that can be employed to the advantage of clients and clinicians.' — Rudi Dallos, Professor and Research Director, Clinical Psychology, University of Plymouth, UK

• ContributorsPrefaceAcknowledgements1. Enhancing Formulation Patrick Ryan and Aoife Kilroe2. Meaning making in formulationPatrick Ryan and Eva Usher 3. Integrating neuroscience in formulationRory Carolan, Fergal Connolly, and Patrick Ryan4. Diet and nutrition Mary Kelly and Patrick Ryan 5. Personality Patrick Ryan and Eve Pender6. Sleep Kristina Cahill, Julie Lynch, and Patrick Ryan 7. Spirituality Emma Breen, Julie Lynch, and Patrick Ryan 8. Sexuality Patrick Ryan, Marie Kennedy, and Julie Lynch9. Physical activity Dermot McMahon and Patrick RyanIndex