The "formulation" is the moment the therapist connects these dots into a .
To cope, she uses intellectualization (over-explaining her problems to avoid feeling them) or projection (thinking her boss is angry with her when she is actually angry with herself). The Turning Point: The Formulation (The Map) Psychoanalytic Case Formulation
"Sarah’s panic attacks are not random; they are 'signals' from her unconscious. When she succeeds, she feels a deep-seated fear of 'surpassing' her mother, which her mind interprets as a threat to her safety. Her panic is a desperate attempt to stay 'small' and safe." The Resolution: Treatment as a Shared Story The "formulation" is the moment the therapist connects