When It Is Used
Use it when a recovery-focused psychosis formulation should include the service user and, when appropriate, family or significant others.
Stress-Vulnerability-Buffer Model Worksheet
Stress-Vulnerability-Buffer Model worksheet is a recovery-focused psychosis formulation worksheet for clinicians, service users, and when appropriate family or significant others. It helps participants organize vulnerabilities, stressors, buffers, illness or wellness perceptions, and recovery strategies so recovery-focused intervention targets can be discussed.
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Tool guide
Learn more about this tool
Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.
What It Captures
The worksheet captures vulnerabilities, stressors, buffers, illness and wellness perceptions, supports, lifestyle factors, recovery strategies, and participant perspectives where used.
Relevant Limits
The tool does not automate consensus, rank perspectives, predict risk, or function as a family therapy platform.
Are family or significant others required?
No. Supporter inclusion is optional and should be used only when appropriate for the session.
What are buffers in this tool?
Buffers are protective, salutogenic, and recovery-supporting factors captured as active resources, not just the absence of risk.
Does the tool resolve disagreements between participants?
No. It displays differing perceptions as formulation material without forcing consensus.
What is saved from the public demo?
The fixed tool and selected setup are saved. Fictional participant entries and sample perspectives are not saved as real client data.