Which of the following would you include in your initial assessment? A. Alison's goals for the future B. Questions about risk of harm to self, but not about risk of harm to others... Which of the following would you include in your initial assessment? A. Alison's goals for the future B. Questions about risk of harm to self, but not about risk of harm to others C. Alison's view of the problem D. Questions about previous experiences of psychiatric medication and therapy E. Alison's strengths and resources Select one: All of the above, A, C and E, A, B and C, B, C and D, C, D and E.
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The question is asking which aspects should be included in an initial psychological assessment for a client named Alison. It provides multiple options regarding goals, risk assessment, personal views, and experiences related to therapy and medication. The task is to select the most relevant components for the assessment.
Answer
C, D and E
The correct choice for initial assessment includes questions about risk of harm to self, Alison's view of the problem, and her strengths and resources.
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The correct choice for initial assessment includes questions about risk of harm to self, Alison's view of the problem, and her strengths and resources.
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An initial assessment should balance understanding the client's perspective and checking for immediate risks, alongside identifying strengths.
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Common mistakes include ignoring the client’s perception and not assessing potential risks adequately.
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