Social Work Psychosocial Assessment
APRIL’S PSYCHOSOCIAL ASSESSMENT
Referral
April was not a referral client; rather she did her own research after feeling unsupported by her previous therapist. She found this practice on the Pratt Institute listserv as she was looking for a psychologist close to school. According to April, she received a diagnosis of stage three Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma five weeks ago and had not told anyone close to her. She wanted to talk to someone “objective” to figure out what steps to take next.
Client Identification
Demographics: April is a 23 year-old woman who currently lives on campus at Pratt Institute studying architecture and urban planning. Her parents are married and she has a 21 year-old brother, Daniel, who has a diagnosis of Down syndrome. Her father used to be in the army and now works for the US Department of Veterans Affairs, her mother cares for her brother.
Employment/Education: April is in her second year at Pratt and presents to overwhelmed with current workload, yet managing to get by. She seems focused and undeterred by her presenting issue to complete her education. It is unclear if April is employed, she did not mention it.
Income and Source: As stated above, it is unclear if April is currently working, receiving financial help from her parents, or receiving government loans and bursaries. Further information on her sources of income may need to be clarified to determine as this could have an impact on the care available to her in the near future. However, her interest in alternative medicine could mean she is not worried about finances.
Living Environment: The specifics of April’s living environment are unknown. She has not stated any concerns about her living situation.
Sources of Information
The information contained in this assessment was acquired in an in person appointment with April that she scheduled. No information was obtained from any other sources.
Problem Definition
April was diagnosed five weeks
Referral
April was not a referral client; rather she did her own research after feeling unsupported by her previous therapist. She found this practice on the Pratt Institute listserv as she was looking for a psychologist close to school. According to April, she received a diagnosis of stage three Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma five weeks ago and had not told anyone close to her. She wanted to talk to someone “objective” to figure out what steps to take next.
Client Identification
Demographics: April is a 23 year-old woman who currently lives on campus at Pratt Institute studying architecture and urban planning. Her parents are married and she has a 21 year-old brother, Daniel, who has a diagnosis of Down syndrome. Her father used to be in the army and now works for the US Department of Veterans Affairs, her mother cares for her brother.
Employment/Education: April is in her second year at Pratt and presents to overwhelmed with current workload, yet managing to get by. She seems focused and undeterred by her presenting issue to complete her education. It is unclear if April is employed, she did not mention it.
Income and Source: As stated above, it is unclear if April is currently working, receiving financial help from her parents, or receiving government loans and bursaries. Further information on her sources of income may need to be clarified to determine as this could have an impact on the care available to her in the near future. However, her interest in alternative medicine could mean she is not worried about finances.
Living Environment: The specifics of April’s living environment are unknown. She has not stated any concerns about her living situation.
Sources of Information
The information contained in this assessment was acquired in an in person appointment with April that she scheduled. No information was obtained from any other sources.
Problem Definition
April was diagnosed five weeks