Diagnostic Assessment
Walden University
Denise White
Final Project
February 17, 2013
Name of Examinee: Luis Date of examination: 2/11/13
Date of Birth: 5/20/77 Date of report: 2/17/13
Chronological Age: 32years Name of examiner: D. White
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Luis is a 32-year-old male who immigrated to the U.S. when he was 14. He later became a US citizen. Although, Spanish is his native language, he speaks English extremely well. He recently returned to living with his parents after being laid off from being a semi-skilled auto worker 6 months ago. Luis is the middle of three children. He has a younger sister and older brother, his brother is away at college. Just prior to being laid off, he became involved with a young woman he claims is “the woman I’m going to marry.” He lives with his parents after being laid-off 6 months ago when he was living with friends. He was able to find a job where he works as a pizza delivery person. His mother was diagnosed with depression following the family’s move from Puerto Rico. Luis completed high school and one year of vocational training.
REFERRAL SOURCE AND QUESTIONS
Luis is self-referral and has concerns about his anger and impulsivity. These issues have surfaced since his returning home. Luis also wanted to know why he isn’t himself anymore.
LUIS’ REPORT
Luis stated that, “I just don’t feel like I am doing well but I don’t know why”. He reported feeling that there is really nothing bad going on in his life, yet he just feels like everything is bad. He reports that his parents are on his case because he don’t do anything other than sit around the house. His parents tell him that he needs to get himself under control. He feels like he really is not motivated to do things anymore.
HOME LIFE
Luis reports that his home life finds him being harsh to his parents, especially when they make a request of him and he becomes angry over little issues. This is the same pattern he had growing up with them. He left home when he
Denise White
Final Project
February 17, 2013
Name of Examinee: Luis Date of examination: 2/11/13
Date of Birth: 5/20/77 Date of report: 2/17/13
Chronological Age: 32years Name of examiner: D. White
BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Luis is a 32-year-old male who immigrated to the U.S. when he was 14. He later became a US citizen. Although, Spanish is his native language, he speaks English extremely well. He recently returned to living with his parents after being laid off from being a semi-skilled auto worker 6 months ago. Luis is the middle of three children. He has a younger sister and older brother, his brother is away at college. Just prior to being laid off, he became involved with a young woman he claims is “the woman I’m going to marry.” He lives with his parents after being laid-off 6 months ago when he was living with friends. He was able to find a job where he works as a pizza delivery person. His mother was diagnosed with depression following the family’s move from Puerto Rico. Luis completed high school and one year of vocational training.
REFERRAL SOURCE AND QUESTIONS
Luis is self-referral and has concerns about his anger and impulsivity. These issues have surfaced since his returning home. Luis also wanted to know why he isn’t himself anymore.
LUIS’ REPORT
Luis stated that, “I just don’t feel like I am doing well but I don’t know why”. He reported feeling that there is really nothing bad going on in his life, yet he just feels like everything is bad. He reports that his parents are on his case because he don’t do anything other than sit around the house. His parents tell him that he needs to get himself under control. He feels like he really is not motivated to do things anymore.
HOME LIFE
Luis reports that his home life finds him being harsh to his parents, especially when they make a request of him and he becomes angry over little issues. This is the same pattern he had growing up with them. He left home when he