Week 3: Assignment 1: Practicum –Learning ObjectivesStudents will:· Assess client families presenting for psychotherapy· Develop genograms for client families presenting for psychotherapyTo prepare:· Select a client family that you have observed or counseled at your practicum site.· Review pages 137–142 of Wheeler (2014) and the Hernandez Family Genogram video in this week’s Learning Resources.· Reflect on elements of writing a comprehensive client assessment and creating a genogram for the client you selected.The AssignmentPart 1: Comprehensive Client Family AssessmentCreate a comprehensive client assessment for your selected client family that addresses (without violating HIPAA regulations) the following:Demographic informationPresenting problemHistory or present illnessPast psychiatric historyMedical historySubstance use historyDevelopmental historyFamily psychiatric historyPsychosocial historyHistory of abuse and/or traumaReview of systemsPhysical assessmentMental status examDifferential diagnosisCase formulationTreatment planPart 2: Family GenogramDevelop a genogram for the client family you selected. The genogram should extend back at least three generations (parents, grandparents, and great grandparents).
