SYMPTOM CHECKLIST

Name:______Date:______

Reason for seeking assessment/treatment: ______

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Please check any of the concerns or symptoms listed below that you are currently experiencing:

___marriage/relationship problems___loss of interest in previous activities

___difficulties with family___recurrent flashbacks

___difficulties with friends___episodes of lost time, unexplainable actions

___school problems___trouble with memory or concentration

___step-family problems___confusion

___divorce issues___much fantasy or daydreaming

___serious physical illness (self or family)___hyperactivity/attention problems

___health concerns (self or family)___headaches/stomach aches

___fatigue/low energy___sexual problems

___death of family member or friend___sexual identity concerns

___anxiety/worry/nervousness___identity concerns

___panic attacks___feelings of unreality

___reluctant to leave home or familiar neighborhood___obsessive thoughts/excessive fears

___perfectionism___unusual thoughts or perceptions

___guilt/shame feelings___excessive energy

___trouble sleeping___impulsive decisions or actions

___depressed mood/sadness___difficulty trusting others

___suicidal thoughts___low self-esteem

___self-injury___avoidance of conflict

___eating habits___withdrawn, isolating

___spending habits___shy/uneasy around others

___concerns about behavior/habits/compulsions___fear of failure

___concern about alcohol/drug use___fear of disapproval

___concern about lying or dishonesty with others___need to please others and be liked

___anger/irritability___difficulty saying “no” to others or asserting self

___mood swings___difficulty making independent decisions

___loss of temper/outbursts___feelings of futility/loss of hope

___aggressive/violent behaviors___loss of joy in living

___physical abuse of self (current or past)___physical abuse of others

___verbal/emotional abuse (current or past)___other ______

1. Please rate the overall level of stress that you feel is currently pressing on you, including life changes, work, family, and finance. (Circle appropriate number)

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minimal moderate extreme

comment:

2. Please describe how your concerns or symptoms are interfering with:

a. your quality of life and inner well-being:

b. your relationships:

c. your work/school:

d. your health

3. In thinking about your network of friends, family, etc., how would you rate the amount of helpful social support currently available to you.

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none some, but adequate

not adequate

4. As a result of therapy or assessment, what specific results or changes do you wish to see happen:

5. If you have had any previous counseling or therapy, please tell us what you found helpful and what you found not helpful: