OPTIONAL INITIAL ASSESSMENT INFORMATION

 

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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): _______________________________________________________________

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How do the symptoms you checked effect your daily functioning?  ____________________________________________________________________________

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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 _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Have you been involved with the legal system in the past?  No   Yes  If yes, explain _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Do you currently have a probation or parole officer?   No   Yes   If yes, name _____________________________________________________________________________________

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Educational History: (check all that apply)

 

___Currently in school   No   Yes                  ___High School Grad/GED   No   Yes 

___Vocational                                                  Graduated  No   Yes   Major ______________

___Graduate School                                          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

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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                       _______________      _______________      ______________

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Drug/Alcohol Treatment                                       _______________      _______________      ______________

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Hospitalizations                                                     _______________      _______________      ______________

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Self-help Groups                                                   _______________      _______________      ______________

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Family/Significant Others Counseling/Treatment Information:

 

                                                            No Yes            When                          Purpose                       Result

Counseling/Psychiatric Treatment                       _______________      _______________      ______________

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Drug/Alcohol Treatment                                       _______________      _______________      ______________

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Hospitalizations                                        _______________      _______________      ______________

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Self-help Groups                                                   _______________      _______________      ______________

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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)

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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 ____________________________________________________________________________

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Has alcohol/drug use interfered with family or interpersonal life?   No   Yes   If yes, please explain ____________________________________________________________________________

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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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