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: