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Cultural formulation interview assistant

Organize cultural context, explanatory models, and help-seeking information into a draft formulation summary.

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The task

When this tool helps

You want to organize a client's account of cultural context and what help means to them.

Why use a dedicated tool?

The dedicated form keeps region, client age band, cultural context notes in one task-specific starting point. You supply the context, review the draft, and decide what to use.

Pro access covers the settings marked Pro. Check the offer, usage limits, and renewal terms shown in your app before paying.

From input to draft

A concrete example

Fictional material

Sample input

What you bring

Fictional adult A describes workplace stress as a loss of belonging after moving. Family members view support differently. A wants their own explanation to be heard before discussing labels.

Illustrative draft

Client's explanation: loss of belonging after a move. Social context: differing views of support in the family. Preference: explore their account before diagnostic language. Ask how they would describe helpful support.

Written to illustrate the task; this is not a captured Psy output. It is a draft for professional review.

In the application

Inputs and customization

Current fields for Cultural formulation interview assistant
InputChoices or guidanceAccess
RegionOptional
3 available choices
  • United States (DSM-5-TR / HIPAA) Default
  • United Kingdom (ICD-11 / GDPR)
  • Western Europe (ICD-11 / GDPR)
Standard
Client age bandOptional
4 available choices
  • Child
  • Adolescent
  • Adult Default
  • Older adult
Standard
Cultural context notesRequiredIdentity, explanatory models, help-seeking, stressors…Standard

Region labels describe available settings, not legal or regulatory certification. Experimental options may change.

From context to a reviewed draft

  1. Open the tool. Use your existing account or the access options shown in Psy.
  2. Add the relevant context. Complete the required inputs and select the settings available to your plan.
  3. Generate and review. Check facts, omissions, wording, and suitability before saving or sharing.
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Before you begin

Questions about this tool

What do I need to provide?

Cultural context notes The current fields and available settings are listed above.

Does this need Pro access?

The live catalogue marks this as a Pro tool. Check current access and payment terms in the app.

What must I check before using the result?

Do not infer beliefs from group membership. Use the client's own account and verify any referenced interview framework against an authorized source.

Can I enter identifiable client information?

Check your professional obligations and the product's documented data handling first. Remove direct and indirect identifiers and avoid unnecessary sensitive information. Review data handling and current policies.