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Relational and defensive patterns
Using abstraction to distance from affect.
Fit, function and alternatives
A contextual factor earns a place in the formulation when case evidence links it to the presentation, not because it is present.
Check alternatives
Do not infer the process from a label, search phrase or diagnosis alone. Assess actual circumstances and source-specific population limits.
Next steps
Elicit case evidence, examine alternatives, discuss the hypothesis with the person, and revise when relevant evidence changes.
Qualification
Professional language, analytic ability, culture and preferred communication style are not evidence of a defence on their own.
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