Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Note Template Discussion Paper
FAMILY ASSESSMENT
Assessment is as essential to family therapy as it is to individual therapy. Although families often present with one person identified as the “problem,” the assessment process will help you better understand family roles and determine whether the identified problem client is in fact the root of the family’s issues.
RESOURCES
Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Note Template Discussion Paper
WEEKLY RESOURCES
Required Readings
- American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disordersLinks to an external site.(5th ed., text rev.). https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://dsm.psychiatryonline.org/doi/book/10.1176/appi.books.9780890425787
- Goldenberg, I., Stanton, M., & Goldenberg, H. (2017). Family therapy: An overview (9th) Cengage Learning.
- Chapter 2, “Family Development: Continuity and Change”
- Chapter 8, “Transgenerational Models”
- Therapist Aid. (2012–2020). Genograms for psychotherapy.Links to an external site.https://www.therapistaid.com/therapy-guide/genograms
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Optional Resource
- Kaplin, D. (2021, Nov. 5). Family systems therapyLinks to an external site.[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UVPENypTc4k
Required Media
- Gehart, D. R. (2013, August 29). Progress noteLinks to an external site.[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CEB1vBObUqc
- Masterswork Productions. (2003). Mother and daughter: A cultural taleLinks to an external site.[Video/DVD]. https://go.openathens.net/redirector/waldenu.edu?url=https://video.alexanderstreet.com/watch/mother-and-daughter-a-cultural-tale Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Note Template Discussion Paper
- Sommers-Flanagan, J., & Sommers-Flanagan, R. (2013). Counseling and psychotherapy theories in context and practiceLinks to an external site.[Video]. https://waldenu.kanopy.com/video/counseling-and-psychotherapy-theories-contex
- Family Systems Therapy (starts at 4 hours)
To prepare:
- Review this week’s Learning Resources and reflect on the insights they provide on family assessment. Be sure to review the resource on psychotherapy genograms.
- Download the Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Note Template and review the requirements of the documentation. There is also an exemplar provided with detailed guidance and examples.
- View the Mother and Daughter: A Cultural Talevideo in the Learning Resources and consider how you might assess the family in the case study. Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Note Template Discussion Paper
THE ASSIGNMENT
Document the following for the family in the video, using the Comprehensive Evaluation Note Template:
- Chief complaint
- History of present illness
- Past psychiatric history
- Substance use history
- Family psychiatric/substance use history
- Psychosocial history/Developmental history
- Medical history
- Review of systems (ROS)
- Physical assessment (if applicable)
- Mental status exam
- Differential diagnosis—Include a minimum of three differential diagnoses and include how you derived each diagnosis in accordance with DSM-5-TRdiagnostic criteria
- Case formulation and treatment plan
- Include a psychotherapy genogram for the family Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Note Template Discussion Paper
Note: For any item you are unable to address from the video, explain how you would gather this information and why it is important for diagnosis and treatment planning.
Rubric
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Criteria | Ratings | Pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDocument the following for the family in the video, using the Comprehensive Evaluation Note Template: • Chief complaint• History of present illness• Past psychiatric history• Substance use history• Family psychiatric/substance use history• Psychosocial history/Developmental history• Medical history• Review of systems (ROS) • Physical assessment (if applicable) |
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20 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Mental status exam • Differential diagnoses—Include a minimum of three differential diagnoses and include how you derived at each diagnosis in accordance with DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluation Note Template Discussion Paper |
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20 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• Case formulation• Treatment plan that includes psychotherapy interventions |
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25 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome• A psychotherapy genogram for the family |
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20 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – Paragraph Development and Organization: Paragraphs make clear points that support well-developed ideas, flow logically, and demonstrate continuity of ideas. Sentences are carefully focused—neither long and rambling nor short and lacking substance. A clear and comprehensive purpose statement and introduction are provided which delineate all required criteria. |
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5 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – English writing standards: Correct grammar, mechanics, and proper punctuation |
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5 pts | ||||
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeWritten Expression and Formatting – The paper follows correct APA format for title page, headings, font, spacing, margins, indentations, page numbers, parenthetical/in-text citations, and reference list. |
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5 pts | ||||
Total Points: 100 |