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GENERAL ASSESSMENT 
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The
generalized assessment involves gathering information on the client’s past and
present experiences and significant events, identifying problems areas and
symptoms and evaluating the current life situation. This Information is
used to identify the core issues interfering with the client’s well-being and
assessing client’s strengths and needs.
The
process begins with contacting the center to schedule a diagnostic
session. An application packet for service is sent out or downloaded,
completed and brought to the first session. At the diagnostic session,
the application packet will be reviewed and discussed with the client,
questions answers and treatment goals established. This session takes
approximately 60 minutes. Ongoing assessment occurs throughout the course
of treatment to ensure all problem areas are addressed appropriately and to
identify progress.
It is
not uncommon that during the assessment or treatment process, indicators are
present that warrant assessments of other possible conditions or
disorders. Often, especially with children, undiagnosed learning disabilities,
auditory or visual processing deficits, nutritional needs and sensory problems
are identified.
Application packet
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ATTACHMENT ASSESSMENT
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For
those seeking
an assessment for Reactive Attachment Disorder and/or wanting Dyadic
Developmental Psychotherapy, an application packet is sent out or
downloaded to be
completed and returned along with an application fee. Once the
completed application is reviewed, usually in about a week, I will call to schedule a diagnostic session.
The assessment process involves 2 two-hour sessions that evaluates the
parents ability to provide therapeutic attachment parenting, the parent and
childs readiness for and commitment to treatment and the parent/child
relationship. Other areas of evaluation
include strengths and needs of the parent, child and family, the childs
internal working model, mental health disorder/s and other possible related
issues impacting the childs physical, emotional and/or mental health.
For the first diagnostic session, either you or your
insurance company will be billed for a diagnostic interview and the second hour
will be paid for from your application fee.
The next session will be billed to either you or your insurance company
as a family therapy session and you will be billed for the second hour of the session at the family therapy rate.
Once the assessment process is completed, a third session is
conducted with the parents and other interested parties to discuss
diagnosis. The results of the
assessment are presented verbally and in writing, treatment options are
evaluated and treatment interventions are decided. A decision will be made as to if Dyadic Developmental
Psychotherapy is the appropriate treatment for the family at this time. You will be billed for a family therapy
session without the client. The report
fee will be paid for from the application fee.
The application fee is non-refundable and will cover the cancellation
fee and work done should you not complete the assessment process.
Application packet
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