OPTIONAL INITIAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
Instructions:
To assist
us in understanding and helping you, please fill out this form as completely as
possible. This information is
confidential and only released with your permission.
Name
____________________________________________ Date
_________________
Current
Symptoms: (check those that are problematic to you)
___Angry
outbursts ___Hallucinations ___Recurring behaviors
___Anxious
feelings ___Health
worries ___Recurring
thoughts
___Appetite
change ___Hopeless/helpless ___Self-harm
___Concentration
difficulties ___Impulsive
behaviors ___Sexual problems
___Crying
spells ___Irritable ___Sleep problems
___Depressed
mood ___Loneliness ___Suicidal thoughts
___Disorganized
thoughts ___Money
management ___Unable to
experience
forgiveness
___Energy
level changes ___Mood
shifts ___Unable
to pray
___Excessive
guilt ___Not
enjoying things ___Withdrawing
___Feel
like hurting others ___Panic
attacks ___Worrying
excessively
Others
(specify): _______________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
How
do the symptoms you checked effect your daily functioning?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Personal
Information:
What
are your greatest strengths?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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What
are your greatest weaknesses?
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
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Persons
currently living in your home:
Name Age Relationship
Quality of
Relationship
_________________________ ______ _________________ Good Fair Poor
_________________________ ______ _________________ Good Fair Poor
_________________________ ______ _________________ Good Fair Poor
_________________________ ______ _________________ Good Fair Poor
_________________________ ______ _________________ Good Fair Poor
_________________________ ______ _________________ Good Fair Poor
Children
living out of your home: (if applicable)
Name Age Relationship
Quality of
Relationship
_________________________ ______ _________________ Good Fair Poor
_________________________ ______ _________________ Good Fair Poor
_________________________ ______ _________________ Good Fair Poor
Significant
Supportive Relationships:
Name Age Relationship
Quality of
Relationship
_________________________ ______ _________________ Good Fair Poor
_________________________ ______ _________________ Good Fair Poor
_________________________ ______ _________________ Good Fair Poor
Marital
Status: (check all that apply)
___Never
married ___Committed
partnership ___Legally
married
Length of time _____ Length
of time ____
___Separated ___Divorce in process ___Divorced
Length of time ____ Length of time ___ Length of time ___
___Widowed Total number of
marriages (if applicable) ________
Length of time ___
Extended
Family:
Name Age Living? Occupation Quality of Relationship
Father __________________ ___ No Yes _____________ Good
Fair Poor
Mother __________________ ___ No Yes _____________ Good
Fair Poor
Stepfather
_________________ ___ No Yes _____________ Good Fair Poor
Stepmother_________________ ___ No Yes _____________ Good
Fair Poor
Siblings __________________ ___ No Yes _____________ Good
Fair Poor
Which
of the following best describes the family in which you grew up? (Circle 1
number along the continuum below)
Warm & Accepting
Average
Hostile & Fighting
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
Trauma
History:
Have
you had a history of trauma or abuse?
No
Yes If
yes, what type of abuse or trauma occurred?
___
Physical ___ Sexual ___ Emotional ___ Neglect Abuse was as: ___ Victim
___ Perpetrator
Social
Relationships:
How
do you usually get along with people?
___
Avoidant ___ Shy ___ Leader ___ Outgoing ___ Assertive ___ Follower ___ Irritable
Has
there been a recent change in your attitude/relationships with others? No Yes If yes, circle the above words that
describe that change.
What
is your sexual orientation? ___
Heterosexual ___ Bisexual ___ Gay
___ Lesbian
Cultural/Ethnic
Concerns:
Do
you have concerns related to cultural or ethnic issues? No Yes If yes, explain:
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Spiritual/Religious
History:
In
your experience, how important are spiritual matters?
____________________________________________
What
is your present religious affiliation?
_______________________________________________________
Do
you have spiritual concerns that you would like to address in the therapy
process? No Yes
Not Sure Describe:
____________________________________________________________________
Legal
History: (if applicable)
Are
you currently involved with the legal system?
No Yes If yes, explain _____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Have
you been involved with the legal system in the past? No Yes If yes, explain
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Do
you currently have a probation or parole officer? No Yes If yes, name
_____________________________________________________________________________________
_____________________________________________________________________________________
Educational
History: (check all that apply)
___Currently
in school No Yes ___High
School Grad/GED No Yes
___Vocational Graduated
No Yes
Major ______________
___College Graduated
No Yes
Major ______________
Did
you experience any of the following problems in school? __Learning __Emotional __Discipline
__Social
Do
you currently experience any of the following learning barriers?
___
Learning disability ___
Vision impairment ___ Hearing
impairment ___ Language
I
learn best through: (check all that apply) ___ Discussion ___ Written materials ___ Videos
___ Tapes
What
is your primary language? ___ English ___
Spanish ___ Sign ___ Other
Employment
History: (complete those that apply)
List
job history beginning with most recent job
Employer Dates Job Title Reason for Leaving
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Current
Status: ___ FT ___ PT
___ Disabled ___ Laid off ___ Retired
___ Student ___ Homemaker
Other
____________________________________________________________________________________
Please
check any current work related concerns:
___
Attendance problems ___
Performance problems ___ Work load ___ Medical leave
___
Employer Concerns ___ Potential for
lay off ___ Dislike job ___ Relationship
problems with
coworkers, employer, other
Military
History:
Military
experience No Yes If yes, specify branch and dates of
service:
Branch
___________________ Date Enlisted
_______________ Date
Discharged________________
Leisure/Recreational:
Hobbies/Interests Recent
change in frequency?
______________________________ __ No change __ Decreased frequency __ Increased frequency
______________________________ __ No change __ Decreased frequency __ Increased frequency
______________________________ __ No change __ Decreased frequency __ Increased frequency
Personal
Counseling/Treatment History:
Please provide past and present information.
No
Yes When Purpose Result
Counseling/Psychiatric Treatment
_______________ _______________ ______________
____________________________________________________________________________
Drug/Alcohol Treatment
_______________ _______________ ______________
____________________________________________________________________________
Hospitalizations
_______________ _______________ ______________
____________________________________________________________________________
Self-help Groups
_______________ _______________ ______________
____________________________________________________________________________
Family/Significant
Others Counseling/Treatment Information:
No
Yes When Purpose Result
Counseling/Psychiatric Treatment
_______________ _______________ ______________
____________________________________________________________________________
Drug/Alcohol Treatment
_______________ _______________ ______________
____________________________________________________________________________
Hospitalizations
_______________ _______________ ______________
____________________________________________________________________________
Self-help Groups
_______________ _______________ ______________
____________________________________________________________________________
Substance
Abuse History:
Do
you use alcohol or drugs? No Yes If yes, what is your current substance of preference? ____________________________________________________________________________
Do
you see your use as a problem? No Yes If yes, how motivated are you to make changes?
___ Low
___ Moderate ___ High
Is
your current living situation and/or family helpful in supporting your
changes? (please
explain)
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Have
you received inpatient or outpatient treatment or educational programs for
alcohol or drug use?
Where
& With Whom Type
of Treatment Dates
Was it helpful?
_______________________________ _______________ _____________ _____________
_______________________________ _______________ _____________ _____________
Have
you ever tried to cut down on your alcohol or drug use or quit using? No Yes If yes, please explain
____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Has
alcohol/drug use interfered with family or interpersonal life? No Yes If yes, please
explain ____________________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________
Have
you experience any of the following in relation to your alcohol or drug use?
___
Anxiety ___
Increased tolerance ___
Preoccupied with substance
___
Depression ___
Loss of control ___
Stomach problems
___
Hallucinations ___
Memory loss ___
Tremors
___
Inability to abstain ___
Overdoses ___
Withdrawal symptoms
___
Other adverse reactions (please explain )
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