WU Client Assessment Interview and Biopsychosocial History Questions – Description
An initial client meeting can be unpredictable and even a bit challenging. Personalities may not mesh, nor is it always easy to engage in conversation. Social work assessments can help facilitate the initial encounter with a client. Imagine that you are meeting a new client for the first time. In your toolbox ready to use are the GIM, your interviewing skills, and the ability to express genuineness and empathy. What assessment will you use?
For this Assignment, you practice assessing an individual by conducting an interview with a friend or colleague in order to complete a psychosocial assessment. Recall that it is important to assess the individual within the context of her or his environment, which includes assessing all systems levels: micro, macro, and mezzo. You will also need to consider any cultural influences that might affect your assessment, and strengths and resources should be identified.
Note: If you are working in an agency or other professional setting, do not interview a client for this Assignment. Only interview a friend or colleague.
LEARNING RESOURCES
Required Readings
Kirst-Ashman, K. K., & Hull, Jr. G. H. (2018). Understanding generalist practice (8th ed.). Stamford, CT: Cengage Learning.
Chapter 9, “Understanding Families: Family Assessment” (pp. 359–379)
Chapter 10, “Working with Families” (pp. 384–414)
Document: Psychosocial History Download Psychosocial History(Word document)
Document: Bachelor of Social Work Student Handbook Download Bachelor of Social Work Student Handbook(PDF)
To Prepare: Choose an individual to interview in order to obtain the necessary information to write a comprehensive psychosocial history.Use the Psychosocial History document found in the Learning Resources to conduct the interview.
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