Psychosocial History Flashcards
Psychological tests for history
Mental Status Exam
Clinical tests (Beck depression inventory)
Vocational test (myers briggs, Strong vocational interest blank)
Intelligence test (WAIS-R, WISC-R, WRAT-R, Stanford-Binet)
Neuropsychological test (Luria Nebraska, Halstead-Reitan)
Personality Test (MCMI, MIlan, MMPPI)
Marriage and Family Self-Reports Scale
Psychosocial history sources of information
Client
Direct Observation of the client
Collateral sources
Psychological tests
Psychosocial assessments include
Description of the family health and physical functioning clients interpersonal relationships work/school level experience examination for addictive compulsive disorders Clients current mental functioning Clients culture and background
Psychosocial must address
Interpersonal functioning=cognitive/perceptual, behavioral, emotional, physical
Interpersonal functioning=boundaries, family power structure, family decision making process, family goals, family effective functioning, communication styles, family roles, family myths, family strengths
Stages of assessment and Intervention
Initial Session Early Stages Middle Stages Late Stages Termination
Initial Session
Create a therapeutic framework
Assess for a crisis
Address fees, limits to confidentiality, office rules etc.
Make a provisional assessment and diagnosis
Early stages
Complete an in-depth assessment Set goals, formulate contracts Choose treatment modality Choose intervention strategies Make necessary referrals Educate client about problems, therapy Assign homeworkf
Middle Stages
Implement Treatment plan
Evaluate progress
Examine resistance
Examine barriers to change
Late stages
Focus on in-depth exploration
Support client as he/she adjusts to changes
Termination
Review progress
Deal with client disappointment
Make plans for action that will be taken if future problems arise
Address feelings about termination
Refer to additional resources
Schedule follow-up appointments (2-3 montsh)
