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1 COU 680 Adult Psychosocial Assessment Sabrina Date of appointment: Today Time of appointment: 5:00 pm Client Name: Sabrina Hinajosa Age: 29 DOB: 3/23/89 Gender: ï‚£ Male ï‘ Female ï‚£ Transgender Preferred Name/Nickname: N/A Ethnicity: ï‚£ Hispanic ï‘ Nonâ€Hispanic Race: Caucasian Current Marital/Relationship Status: ï‚£ Single ï‘ Married ï‚£ Divorced ï‚£ Widowed ï‚£ Domestic Partnership Name of Person completing form: Sabrina Relationship to client: Self PRESENTING PROBLEM (Briefly describe the issues/problems which led to your decision to seek therapy services): I recently lost my mother-in-law to a sudden heart attack immediately prior to the recent hurricane. Within a matter of a single day I lost the mother figure in my life, was evacuated from my home, and had a hurricane destroy parts of my house.

I’m completely overwhelmed, sad, and angry at the world. How severe, on a scale of 1â€10 (with 1 being the most severe), do you rate your presenting problems? MOST SEVERE LEAST SEVERE PRESENTING PROBLEM CATEGORIZATION: (Please check all the apply and circle the description of symptom) Symptoms causing concern, distress or impairment: ï‚£ Change in sleep patterns (please circle): sleeping more sleeping less difficulty falling asleep difficulty staying asleep difficulty waking up difficulty staying awake ï‚£ Concentration: Decreased concentration Increased or excessive concentration ï‚£ Change in appetite: Increased appetite Decreased appetite ï‚£ Increased Anxiety (describe): I have a lot of fear of the unknown.

Everything feels out of my control. ï‚£ Mood Swings (describe): I’m irritable all of the time. I go back and forth between extreme bouts of sadness and complete anger and rage at the situation. The only place I feel calm is with my kids and only because I really focus on making sure they are ok. ï‚£ Behavioral Problems/Changes (describe): I struggle to stay focused on anything other than taking care of my kids. I feel aimless and purposeless and have stopped putting forth much effort at work or in our home. Everything just seems both overwhelming and pointless. ï‚£ Victimization (please circle): Physical abuse Sexual abuse Elder abuse Adult molested as child Robbery victim Assault victim Dating violence Domestic Violence Human trafficking DUI/DWI crash Survivors of homicide victims Other: 2 Other (Please describe other concerns): How long has this problem been causing you distress? (please circle) One week One month 1 – 6 Months 6 Months – 1 Year Longer than one year How do you rate your current level of coping on a scale of 1 – 10 (with 1 being unable to cope)?

UNABLE TO COPE ABLE TO COPE EMPLOYMENT: Currently Employed? ï‘ Yes ï‚£ No If employed, what is your occupation? Bank teller Where are you working? XYZ Bank How long? 3 Days/Months/Years Do you enjoy your current job? ï‘ Yes ï‚£ No What do you like/dislike about your job? I used to really like my job.

I really like the people I work with and it offers a lot of good interaction with people in the nearby community. I’m typically a really outgoing person that people like, so this has been a good fit for me. Right now though, I don’t really get anything out of it other than knowing I need the job because we need the money. It’s like I go in and do what I have to do until I leave. My focus has been lacking and it is showing.

If you are not currently employed, how long has it been since you last worked? Months/Years What was your occupation before becoming unemployed? What led to becoming unâ€employed? PSYCHIATRIC/PSYCHOLOGICAL HISTORY: Are you currently being seen by a psychiatrist? ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No If yes, name of current psychiatrist Length of Treatment Have you ever been diagnosed with a mental health, emotional or psychological condition? ï‘Yes ï‚£ No If yes, what diagnosis were you given? Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder When?

5 years ago By Whom? Dr. Mental Health 3 Previous counseling/hospitalizations for mental health/drug and alcohol concerns Dates of Service Place/Provider Reason for treatment Were the services helpful? January 2013-August 2013 JKL Counseling and Wellness Center Rape Trauma Yes SAFETY CONCERNS: Are you presently suicidal? ï‚£ Yes ï‘No If Yes, please explain Have you ever attempted to commit suicide? ï‘ Yes ï‚£ No If yes, when and how? Well, I didn’t fully attempt.

I had plans to jump off the bridge near my house, but ultimately changed my mind. Is there a history of suicide in your immediate and/or extended family? ï‘ Yes ï‚£ No My father committed suicide when I was 13 years old. Are you presently homicidal? ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No If Yes, please explain Additional Information: (please add additional information as needed to address past and current safety issues): I’m not actively suicidal, but I am aware that my last experience got me really close. I don’t feel as out of control right now as I did then, but I have some small fear that those feelings of chaos and rage are resurfacing and I won’t be able to control them on my own. 4 FAMILY MENTAL HEALTH HISTORY Please identify if any members of your family have had a history of any of the following mental health/drug abuse/legal concerns.

Family History Depression Anxiety Bipolar Disorder Schizophrenia ADHD/ADD Trauma History Abusive Behavior Alcohol Abuse Drug Abuse Incarceration Self X X Mother X X X X Father X X X Sister Brother Maternal Uncle X X X X Paternal Uncle X Maternal Aunt X Paternal Aunt Maternal Grandmother X X Paternal Grandmother Maternal Grandfather X Paternal Grandfather X X Biological Child X RELATIONSHIP/MARITAL STATUS Current Marital/Relationship Status: ï‚£ Single ï‘Married ï‚£ Divorced ï‚£ Widowed ï‚£ Liveâ€In Partner ï‚£ Significant Other (Not Living Together) If applicable, list divorces and separations: How do you identify yourself: ï‘ Heterosexual ï‚£ Homosexual ï‚£ Bisexual ï‚£ Questioning What do you think is important for us to know about your significant relationships – current & past?

My parents divorced when I was about 3 years old and I lived largely with my mom although I saw my dad every couple of weeks. My dad was always “fun†but really irresponsible. I remember that even as a kid. He got in trouble a lot and spent some time in jail for stealing a car. He just didn’t seem to ever take responsibility for anything.

His bipolar disorder only complicated that experience. He went from the highest of highs to the lowest of lows and ultimately ended up shooting 5 himself one night, alone in his apartment. My mom was a bit of a “hippieâ€. She came from a highly abusive and controlling family, so she decided to take the opposite approach with me. She was, on occasion, physically abusive to me, but mostly she just moved in and out of the world high on drugs and full of “free loveâ€.

I lived a nomadic existence with her and I often felt like the parent to my parents. I met my husband Tony in high school. We started dating and I immediately fell in love with him and his family. They welcomed me in for meals and made life feel “stableâ€. His mom, Maria, was like the mom I always wanted, and she often said I was the daughter she wished she had.

We were very close, and I loved her very much. I have two daughters of my own (6 and 8), and they are the center of my universe. 6 FAMILY COMPOSITION Spouse/Significant Other’s Name: Tony Hinajosa Age: 30 ï‘Living with client ï‚£ Not living with client Employed Currently: ï‘Yes ï‚£ No If Yes, place of employment: BIG House Construction Occupation: General Contractor Please list the names, ages, relationships and other relevant information regarding all immediate family members whether living in†or outside the home. Please include all members currently residing in YOUR household. Name Gender Age Relationship To Client Living With Client Tony Hinajosa Male 30 Spouse Yes Lyla Hinajosa Female 8 Child Yes Amelia Hinajosa Female 6 Child Yes Henry Hinajosa Male 58 Father-in-law No Meg Wick Female 56 Mother No What else do you feel/believe would be helpful, or important for us to know/understand about your relationships with your family or about your family members?

I don’t have regular contact with my mom. She lives about three hours away and we only really see each other around Christmas and out of a sense of obligation—mostly for my kids. She doesn’t really put in any effort and I don’t either. RECENT LOSSES: ï‘Family Member ï‚£ Friend ï‚£ Health ï‚£ Lifestyle ï‚£ Job ï‚£ Income ï‚£ Housing ï‚£ None Who? Mother-in-law When?

1-month ago Nature of Loss? Heart attack Other Losses: father—suicide when I was 13; all my grandparents are also deceased HOUSING: Would you consider your housing to be: ï‚£ stable ï‘unstable Do you currently: ï‘Own ï‚£ Rent ï‚£ Live with relatives/friends (temporary) ï‚£ Emergency Shelterï€ ï‚£ Live with relatives/friends (permanent) ï‚£ Homeless ï‚£ Transitional Housingï€ 7 How long have you lived in your current living situation? 6 years How often have you moved in the past two years? N/A What else do you think is important for us to understand about your housing/living situation? We currently live at home but our house was flooded with the hurricane, so it needs pretty extensive repair.

Typically, we would stay with my in-laws, but with my mother-in-law’s death there have been a lot of family visiting, and we don’t want to overburden Henry. I also don’t think I could handle being there without her. Just the thought of that house makes me cry. Really any reminder of her does, but that is particularly hard for me. Our home is functional, but we are without carpet and the paint is peeling off.

My husband is in construction, so I know we will get it fixed eventually, but it is chaotic and we don’t have the insurance money to pay for anything right now. FOSTER CARE INVOLVEMENT Have you ever been in foster care? ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No From age to age Reason: ï‚£ Familial Placement ï‚£ Nonâ€Familial Placement HEALTH HISTORY How would you describe your overall health? Generally good Do you have any health issues? ï‘ Yes ï‚£ No If Yes, please list below. Do you have any recurrent medical conditions such as allergies or asthma? ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No If yes, please list: Please list below current medical problems, physical limitations, sleep problems, unusual eating habits, poor hygiene, overall physical fitness, head injuries, early childhood infections, eating disorders, knee or back injuries, asthma, etc.

Medical Conditions Are you currently receiving treatment? Provider Does this condition cause stress or impairment at this time? What have you found that helps? High blood pressure Yes Dr. Medicine Yes-I need to be more consistent on my medication which stresses me out but the stress I am under leads me to forget I just need to stay on my medication as prescribed Insomnia No Yes-I find it very hard to go to sleep or stay asleep Nothing Lack of appetite No Yes, but only because I know I should be Trying to eat when my kids eat 8 Do you currently take any medications? ï‘ Yes ï‚£ No Please list medications (including psychotropic, overâ€theâ€counter, herbal remedies) that you have taken in the past 6 months.

Medication Dosage Frequency Prescribed By Reason for Medication Diuril 500mg 2x/day Dr. Medicine High Blood Pressure Are you taking the medications as prescribed? ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No If No, please explain: I have trouble remembering to take it consistently. I usually remember at least one dose per day, but with all that is going on, I frequently forget. Symptoms start fairly quickly and then I get angry at myself and this whole situation. Additional information (if needed): Have you ever had a serious accident/illness or hospitalization? ï‘ Yes ï‚£ No Please list all past hospitalizations, surgeries, accidents, or illnesses in the chart below.

Reason for Previous Hospitalizations, Accident, Illness Date/Location of Hospitalization Traumatic rape December 2012/General Hospital Childbirth July 2012/Local Hospital Childbirth June 2010/Local Hospital Car wreck November 2006/City Hospital 9 Primary Care Doctor: Dr. Medicine Facility: Medicine Family Practice Phone Number: ALCOHOL/DRUG ASSESSMENT: Current or past history of alcohol/drug use? ï‘ Yes ï‚£ No If Yes, complete table below. If no history, move to next section. Do you ever drink or use more than you intend to? ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No If yes, how often: ï‚£ Almost every time ï‚£ Occasionally ï‚£ Seldom ï‚£ More often lately ï‚£ When under stress ï‚£ Other: ï€ Have you ever had to increase the amount of alcohol/drug you consume to get the same effect? ï‘Yes ï‚£ No If Yes, when did you first notice this change?

I don’t currently drink but did in my early twenties. I also drank quite a bit after my rape experience and this is when it escalated Do you have a history of overdosing on alcohol/drugs? ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No If yes, when was the last OD? Have you ever experienced a black out? ï‘ Yes ï‚£ No If Yes, how often: ï‚£ Almost every timeï€ ï‚£ Occasionally ï‘ Seldom ï‚£ More often lately ï‚£ When under stress ï‚£ Other: ï€ Do you have a history of seizures while under the influence? ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No With whom do you typically consume alcohol? ï‚£ Friends ï‚£ Family ï‚£ N/Aâ€Alone ï‚£ Strangers ï‚£ Other Have you ever experienced problems related to your alcohol use? ï‘ Yes ï‚£ No ï‚£ Legal ï‚£ Social/Peer ï‘ Work ï‘ Family ï‚£ Friends ï‚£ Financialï€ If yes, please describe: When I was drinking after the rape, I did so to excess.

It caused a lot of problems for me at home and work. I quit drinking as part of my therapy process and have been sober since. If yes, have you continued to drink/use drugs? ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No LEGAL INVOLVEMENT: Please indicate by checking below your legal status. ï‘No Involvement ï‚£ Probation | Length: ï‚£ Parole | Length: ï‚£ Charges Pending ï‚£ Prior Incarceration ï‚£ Law Suit or other Court Proceedingï€ Charges: Probation/Parole Officer’s Name: Contact #: Additional Information: HISTORY OF ABUSE/NEGLECT: Have you ever been abused or assaulted? ï‘ Yes ï‚£ No If Yes, please complete the chart below. 10 Type of Abuse By Whom? At What Age?

Was it Reported? ï‚£ Sexual ï‚£ Yes ï‚£ No ï‘Physical Mother childhood ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No ï‘Emotional Mother childhood ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No ï‘Verbal Mother childhood ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No ï‘Abandoned/Neglected Mother and Father childhood ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No Do you feel like you are in danger now? ï‚£ Yes ï‘No What else do you feel is important for us to know? I don’t see my mother as a bad person. She’s more the product of how she was raised. I knew she loved me and I know my dad did too. They were just “kids†playing the role of parents.

I love my mother as person and hate what she has gone through in her own life. We just won’t ever be close. HISTORY OF VIOLENCE: Have you ever been accused of abusing or assaulting someone? ï‚£ Yes ï‘ No If yes, please complete chart below. Type of Abuse To Whom? At What Age?

Was it Reported? ï‚£ Sexual ï‚£ Yes ï‚£ No ï‚£ Physical ï‚£ Yes ï‚£ No ï‚£ Emotional ï‚£ Yes ï‚£ No ï‚£ Verbal ï‚£ Yes ï‚£ No ï‚£ Abandoned/Neglected ï‚£ Yes ï‚£ No What else do you feel/believe is important for us to know? STRENGTHS/RESOURCES/SUPPORTS: What limitations do you have (if any)? Financial, no “mom†to make things okay What strengths do you have? My kids. I’m a good mom and I love my kids more than anything.

I’m a generally good person who people like to be around. What resources do you have to help with your current problem? My husband and his family, friends What experiences (past & present) will help you in improving the current situation? I know I made it through something devastating before so I can again. I know counseling helped.

I know I need to seek help from others who care. It’s just hard. There are days I think this is just too much, and I will never make it through. What are you (and your family) already doing to improve the current situation? I’m coming to counseling.

My husband is working on getting our house repaired. 11 Who can you count on for support? ï‚£ Parents ï‚£ Boyfriend/Girlfriend ï‚£ Siblings ï‚£ Pastor ï‘Extended Family ï‘Friends ï‘Neighbors ï‚£ School Staff ï‚£ Church ï‚£ Group ï‚£ Community Services ï‘ Doctor ï‘ Other: Co-workers CURRENT NEEDS/GOALS What do you feel is your biggest need right now? Coping with Maria’s loss What do you most hope to gain from coming to counseling? Staying afloat, being a focused and worthwhile person again. If you were to pick three goals to work on, what would they be?

Goal 1: Working through the loss of Maria Goal 2: Finding stability in our home life Goal 3: Improving my outlook on life so I can plug back in at home and at work What else would you like for us to be aware of? I was significantly impacted by my prior rape experience. I have worked hard to overcome it, but it was a violent and emotionally, mentally, and physically devastating experience for me. INDIVIDUAL COMPLETING ASSESSMENT Printed Name Sabrina Hinajosa Date: Today Signature Sabrina Hinajosa

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Adult Psychosocial Assessment of Sabrina Hinajosa

Introduction

Sabrina Hinajosa, a 29-year-old female, is seeking counseling to address her overwhelming feelings of grief, anger, and anxiety following recent traumatic events. These events include the sudden death of her mother-in-law, evacuation due to a hurricane, and the subsequent destruction of her home. This assessment aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Sabrina's psychosocial history, current problems, coping mechanisms, and family dynamics to establish a foundation for her therapeutic journey.

Presenting Problem

Sabrina's decision to seek therapy appears to be rooted in the loss of her mother-in-law just before a hurricane forced her evacuation from home. The intensity of this dual trauma has left her feeling "completely overwhelmed, sad, and angry at the world," which she rates as a 10 on a severity scale.
She lists the following symptoms causing concern:
- Change in Sleep Patterns: Difficulty falling and staying asleep.
- Concentration: Decreased ability to focus.
- Mood Swings: Frequent irritable responses and alternating periods of extreme sadness and anger.
- Behavioral Problems: An inclination to neglect her work and household responsibilities, often feeling purposeless.
- Increased Anxiety: A strong fear of the unknown and loss of control.
These psychological symptoms are accompanied by physical manifestations, including insomnia and a fluctuating appetite (American Psychiatric Association, 2013).

Psychosocial Background

Sabrina's family history reveals significant challenges, including a father who struggled with bipolar disorder and committed suicide when she was thirteen, leading to her own struggles with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) from earlier traumatic experiences, including rape (Objio et al., 2022). Sabrina describes her childhood as nomadic and tumultuous, given the unreliable nature of her parents; both had their struggles, leading to feelings of abandonment and neglect. Consequently, she often took on the role of caretaker for her mother.
Her relationship with her husband, Tony Hinajosa, whom she met in high school, appears to provide her with some stability and support. Nevertheless, the loss of his mother, Maria, who had become a maternal figure in her life, contributes significantly to her current grief (Wagner et al., 2021).

Current Coping Mechanisms

Sabrina's current coping mechanisms seem to be rooted in both positive and negative strategies. On one hand, she focuses on ensuring her children's well-being, indicating a sense of responsibility and love, which can be a source of strength. However, her emotional turmoil seems to hinder her effectiveness. She acknowledges struggling with self-care and has reported difficulties in maintaining her prescribed medications, which may exacerbate her high blood pressure and insomnia (Kalmbach et al., 2019).
The PTSD stemming from her past experiences complicates her current coping strategies, as past traumas resurging can amplify her feelings of inadequacy and despair, particularly after the additional chaos of losing a loved one and facing housing instability due to the hurricane (Utley et al., 2020).

Mental Health History

Sabrina's mental health history includes a previous diagnosis of PTSD five years ago. She has undergone therapy, which provided her with tools for recovery. However, following her recent series of losses, she feels overwhelmed and fears falling back into old patterns of despair (Vogt et al., 2017).
Sabrina's acknowledgment of having had suicidal thoughts in the past, especially after her father’s death, flags potential risks, notably given the overlap of her grief and historical trauma. She does not currently feel suicidal but expresses a fear that her feelings may again spiral out of control without adequate support.

Family Dynamics

Sabrina’s family composition includes her husband, Tony (30), and their two daughters, Lyla (8) and Amelia (6). While Sabrina identifies strong connections with her children, her relationship dynamics with her mother and father illustrate the complexities of her upbringing, marked by vulnerability and disconnection.
The recent loss of her mother-in-law complicates her family support system since it creates an additional emotional strain for both her and her husband as they digest this loss together. Moreover, maintaining a consistent communication channel with extended family seems crucial, especially during a time when they all need to navigate the grief process together (Wagner et al., 2021).

Goals for Therapy

Sabrina identifies her largest need as learning to cope with her loss. Her three goals for therapy include:
1. Working through the loss of Maria to achieve emotional closure and understand her grief.
2. Seeking stability in her home life, particularly after the disruptions caused by the hurricane.
3. Improving her overall outlook on life and management of day-to-day responsibilities (Chau et al., 2022).

Conclusion

Sabrina’s psychosocial assessment underscores the interplay between her acute recent losses, historical trauma, and current family dynamics. Her willingness to seek help is a positive attribute, indicating her desire to manage the overwhelming emotions she experiences.
To assist Sabrina effectively, therapeutic interventions would likely require a blend of grief counseling and support with coping strategies will be vital. Continuing to build on her support network, focusing on her children as an anchor, and engaging in strengths-based approaches may yield positive outcomes for Sabrina as she navigates this challenging period.

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