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Client is a 37 year old male who has presented for counseling due to the recent issue of finding out that his wife was unfaithful. Reports he is having difficulty in several domains of his life and wants help figuring out what to do. Client has been working at the same job for the past 16 years. He is an engineer at a local firm. Client reports that he is satisfied with his job. Client has a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering. Client reports that he is financially secure and is not worried about financial issues at this time in his life. Client reports holding Christian faith. He states that he attends church with his wife at least 2 times per month and that is important to them to raise their daughter and son with these values. Client reports a daughter who is 8 and a son who is 6.

Client states that he has few friends and little time for extra-curricular activities. States that he does enjoy fishing, hunting, and gun collecting but that none of these activities seem very enticing over the past several weeks. Client does report having two very close friends that he has maintained since childhood. He states that these friendships have been helpful for him in the past several weeks after he discovered an email between his wife and a man from her work but both friends are telling him he should get out of the relationship because of what his wife did. Client reports that his drinking has increased over the past couple weeks and that he is utilizing alcohol as a way to cope with the current problem. He states that he is drinking 2 to 3 vodka and tonics nightly and that this amount is unusual but it is one of the ways that he is able to sleep and not have to think about what she did. Before finding out about this incident, client reports drinking one to two drinks a week. Client reports no prior problems with alcohol but he does report binge drinking with fraternity buddies while in college. Reports this stopped soon after he accepted a full-time engineering position. Client reports no current or past drug use. Does report trying marijuana while in college but stating he didn’t like it. Client is a non-smoker. Client reports no other general medical concerns.

Client and wife have owned their home for the past 10 years and are satisfied with their living conditions. Reports that his parents live nearby and consist of both his mother and father. States he has not told his parents yet because he knows they will be vary mad at his wife. Also reports that he has a sister who he is close to but she lives in Georgia. States he did tell his sister because she left her husband after he cheated on her. States that his parents are still married and have always appeared to be happy. States that he does not have significant issues with his immediate family from when he was a child.

Client states that two weeks ago while looking through some emails he found an email between ‘some guy’ and his wife. States that he immediately knew that the emails were inappropriate because they discussed intimate issues between his wife and ‘that guy’. States that he confronted his wife that evening and his wife denied any such an issue until client produced the emails. States that since that time him and his wife have been arguing non-stop. Reports he cannot believe whether or not the information she is telling him is true and is worried that the relationship between his wife and ‘that guy’ is significant. States that he recognizes that his relationship with his wife has been distant over the past few year but sites issues of work stress as the cause. States over the past two weeks that he is having headaches, that he feels sick to his stomach, that he is crying, that he cannot concentrate, that he is having nightmares and visions of his wife having sex with ‘that guy’. Reports that he cannot get thoughts of his wife and ‘that guy’ out of his head. State that this is distracting him at work and at home. States that he had a consultation with his pastor but it was not helpful and no matter how much he prays, he still feels horrible and does not understand why God would allow something so cruel to happen to him.

Biopsychosocial Assessment Form

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CLIENT DEMOGRAPHIC DATA:

NAME:

AGE:

Gender:MALE FEMALE

SOCIAL-CULTURAL INFORMATION (RACE, ETHNICITY, RELIGION, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, ETC.):

CURRENT EMPLOYMENT:

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

MILITARY BACKGROUND:

FAMILY HISTORY:

WHO WAS IN FAMILY OF ORIGIN?

DESCRIBE FAMILY ENVIRONMENT IN CHILDHOOD/ADOLESCENCE:

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES OR EVENTS IN CHILDHOOD/ADOLESCENCE:

IMMEDIATE FAMILY:

MARITAL/PARTNERSHIP STATUS:

INTIMATE RELATIONSHIPS:

RELEVANT RELATIONSHIP HISTORY:

CHILDREN (AGES AND WHERE THEY ARE CURRENTLY LIVING, ISSUES/CONCERNS):

CURRENT LIVING SITUATION AND ENVIRONMENT:

HOUSING:

WHO IS LIVING IN CURRENT HOUSEHOLD?

SOCIAL CONNECTIONS:

FINANCIAL SITUATION:

OTHER CIRCUMSTANCES: LEGAL, TRANSPORTATION, ETC.

PERSONAL HISTORY:

MAJOR LIFE EVENTS:

HISTORY OF TRAUMA:

PHYSICAL/MEDICAL INFORMATION:

RELEVANT PHYSICAL/MEDICAL HISTORY:

CURRENT PHYSICAL/MEDICAL STATE:

USE OF MEDICATIONS:

SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ADDICTION HISTORY AND CURRENT SITUATION:

SUBSTANCE ABUSE/ADDICTION HISTORY AND CURRENT SITUATION:

EMOTIONAL/PSYCHIATRIC HISTORY:

PREVIOUS PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES (DEPRESSION, ANXIETY, ETC.):

PREVIOUS THERAPY; HOSPITALIZATIONS:

FAMILY HISTORY OF MENTAL/PSYCHOLOGICAL ISSUES:

CURRENT SYMPTOMS:

CURRENT SYMPTOMS:

OTHER INFORMATION:

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POSSIBLE CONSULTATIONS/REFERRALS NEEDED:

POSSIBLE CONSULTATIONS/REFERRALS NEEDED:

MINI MENTAL STATUS EXAM OR OTHER ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENTS ADMINISTERED:

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APA

Unit 6 Assignment: Identifying Relevant Theories and Models

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COUN 5225

Date

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Unit 6 Assignment: Elements of an APA Paper

Start writing your introduction here (1–2 paragraphs). An effective introduction prepares the reader by identifying the purpose of the paper and providing the organization of the paper. Please double-space and remember to indent all paragraphs throughout your paper (not block form!). Aim to keep your writing objective using 3rd person (see handout in the Discussion board). Unless required for the specific assignment, please do not include a Table of Contents, as it is not APA style. Review paper guidelines on page requirements and number of sources required (if provided.) Unless citing a classic work, aim to cite research articles and texts published within the past 5 years. Please use headings throughout your paper that are consistent with the paper’s scoring guide (that way you ensure you are adequately addressing all required areas.)

When you finish writing your paper, re-read it to check for errors and make sure your ideas flow well. A helpful tip is to read your paper aloud to yourself. If it does not sound right to your ear – it is not working on paper! Please submit your papers to Turnitin (linked in the course) to check for plagiarism. Also, remember as a Capella learner you have FREE access through iGuide to personal tutoring services with Smarthinking.com.

Theory Identification

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Theory One

Theory Two

Theory Three

Neuroscience Influence

Most Effective Theory for Identified Case

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Systems Perspective

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Conclusion

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References

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