PURPOSE OF EVALUATION
Mr. Doe is being evaluated for the purpose of addressing his immediate mental health concerns. His goals include, but are not limited to, receiving an assessment of his condition, establishing a treatment plan, and discussing possible intervention options which may lead to general improvements of his life. The main goal of this interview is to produce a preliminary bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment of the client and to highlight his capacity for resiliency.
METHOD
Mr. Doe is being interviewed by me, Edgar Rondon, an MSW candidate at Barry University, as part of an assignment for Dr. Singleton’s class on clinical assessments. The interview process is being conducted in the home of Mr. Doe. All of the names will …show more content…
Doe reports that he has been experiencing struggles with low self-esteem since approximately age 6. He claims that his mother and grandmother were often quick to point out his inadequacies and shortcomings. Later, during his formative years, Mr. Doe claims to have been bullied in school and labeled as the “class queer”. During his early adulthood, Mr. Doe reports to have used drugs and alcohol as a means to escape his feelings of worthlessness. Furthermore, he claims to have engaged in excessive masturbation and seeking multiple, casual sexual encounters as a coping mechanism for alleviating low self-esteem issues. Mr. Doe reports to have become a sex addict and eventually joined a 12-step program to assist him with his addictive behaviors. Mr. Doe demonstrates his strength and resiliency by reporting that there are exceptions to the occurrence of his problems and that he has a clear idea of his desires for a better …show more content…
Doe reports to be clean and sober since 1990, when he was 40 years old. His history of alcohol and drug abuse is extensive. He reports to have started to drink at the age of 17 and to drug at the age of 18. Mr. Doe claims that, during his 20s and 30s, he drank heavily, abused crack cocaine, marihuana, and acid. Additionally, he randomly smoked hash and opium, as well. He claims that the consequences of his addictions led him to loose many close relationships with friends and family. He also claims to have lost his good credit standing, a series of promising jobs, and eventually, his physical, emotional and spiritual health. He reports to have a clear understanding of his need to escape his realities and responsibilities. He reports to have used substances to cover up the pain of his apparent disconnect with society. He is clear on the fact that when he was under the influence, his inhibitions would disappear, he would gain confidence and heightened sense of self-worth. Mr. Doe realized that one of his greatest challenges, in becoming a sober person, has been his elusive capacities to acquire a deep sense of healthy self-esteem. Upon listening to his experiences in recovery, however, it is also clear that Mr. Doe is hopeful and deeply grateful for his sobriety and understands that he has a better chance at happiness if he maintains his sobriety. In his own words, he claims that he “practices estimable acts, without expecting anything in return”, in order to
Mr. Doe is being evaluated for the purpose of addressing his immediate mental health concerns. His goals include, but are not limited to, receiving an assessment of his condition, establishing a treatment plan, and discussing possible intervention options which may lead to general improvements of his life. The main goal of this interview is to produce a preliminary bio-psycho-social-spiritual assessment of the client and to highlight his capacity for resiliency.
METHOD
Mr. Doe is being interviewed by me, Edgar Rondon, an MSW candidate at Barry University, as part of an assignment for Dr. Singleton’s class on clinical assessments. The interview process is being conducted in the home of Mr. Doe. All of the names will …show more content…
Doe reports that he has been experiencing struggles with low self-esteem since approximately age 6. He claims that his mother and grandmother were often quick to point out his inadequacies and shortcomings. Later, during his formative years, Mr. Doe claims to have been bullied in school and labeled as the “class queer”. During his early adulthood, Mr. Doe reports to have used drugs and alcohol as a means to escape his feelings of worthlessness. Furthermore, he claims to have engaged in excessive masturbation and seeking multiple, casual sexual encounters as a coping mechanism for alleviating low self-esteem issues. Mr. Doe reports to have become a sex addict and eventually joined a 12-step program to assist him with his addictive behaviors. Mr. Doe demonstrates his strength and resiliency by reporting that there are exceptions to the occurrence of his problems and that he has a clear idea of his desires for a better …show more content…
Doe reports to be clean and sober since 1990, when he was 40 years old. His history of alcohol and drug abuse is extensive. He reports to have started to drink at the age of 17 and to drug at the age of 18. Mr. Doe claims that, during his 20s and 30s, he drank heavily, abused crack cocaine, marihuana, and acid. Additionally, he randomly smoked hash and opium, as well. He claims that the consequences of his addictions led him to loose many close relationships with friends and family. He also claims to have lost his good credit standing, a series of promising jobs, and eventually, his physical, emotional and spiritual health. He reports to have a clear understanding of his need to escape his realities and responsibilities. He reports to have used substances to cover up the pain of his apparent disconnect with society. He is clear on the fact that when he was under the influence, his inhibitions would disappear, he would gain confidence and heightened sense of self-worth. Mr. Doe realized that one of his greatest challenges, in becoming a sober person, has been his elusive capacities to acquire a deep sense of healthy self-esteem. Upon listening to his experiences in recovery, however, it is also clear that Mr. Doe is hopeful and deeply grateful for his sobriety and understands that he has a better chance at happiness if he maintains his sobriety. In his own words, he claims that he “practices estimable acts, without expecting anything in return”, in order to