Assignment 2: Practicum ? Assessing Clients

Learning Objectives Students will: ÿ?Assess clients presenting for psychotherapy ? Develop genograms for clients presenting for psychotherapyTo prepare: ? Select a client whom you have observed or counseled at your practicum site. ? Review pages 137?142 of the Wheeler text and the Hernandez Family Genogram video in this week?s Learning Resources. Reflect on elements of writing a Comprehensive Client Assessment and creating a genogram for the client you selected.The AssignmentPart 1: Comprehensive Client Family Assessment With this client in mind, address the following in a Comprehensive Client Assessment (without violating HIPAA regulations): ÿ?Demographic information ÿ?Presenting problem ÿ?History or present illness ÿ?Past psychiatric history ÿÿ?Medical history ? Substance use history ÿ?Developmental history ÿ?Family psychiatric history ÿÿ?Psychosocial history ÿ?History of abuse/trauma ÿ?Review of systems ÿÿ?Physical assessment ÿ?Mental status exam ÿ?Differential diagnosis ÿ?Case formulation ÿ?Treatment planPart 2: Family Genogram Prepare a genogram for the client you selected. The genogram should extend back by at least three generations (great grandparents, grandparents, and parents).Required Readings:(1) Wheeler, K. (Ed.). (2014). Psychotherapy for the advanced practice psychiatric nurse: A how-to guide for evidence-based practice (2nd ed.). New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.ATTACHED WITH THIS HOMEWORK IS A SAMPLE OF THIS ASSIGNMENT AND REMEMBER IT HAS TWO PARTS.