As discussed in class, it is important for human service professionals to generate a holistic view of
a client’s life in order to accurately assess presenting problems and other behavioral issues. In
addition, an effective human services professional utilizes an eclectic style of theoretical stripping
as a way to offer a clinical explanation for the client’s presenting problem(s). The success of this
process is dependent upon the human services professional’s ability to create a client centered
biopsychosocial. The biopsychosocial is an assessment tool in which the client’s life factors such
as mental health, family system, substance abuse, and socialization are considered. At the end of
the biopsychosocial, the human services professional provides a clinical narrative which includes
the helper’s impressions of the client, theories for explaining the client’s behavior, and possible
treatment modalities. The purpose of this assignment is for students to become familiar with
translating client information into a biopsychosocial. With information provided in a case vignette,
students will complete a biopsychosocial as a human services professional. As a result, students
will be introduced to the biopsychosocial process, experience a practical task many human service
professionals complete, and utilize theoretical perspectives introduced in class to form a clinical
narrative.
General Paper Guidelines:
Complete the Biopsychosocial Form outlined in Biopsychosocial Parts I-XI
For paper portion (Part XII): Times New Roman, size 12 font
Listen to this recording to help with the form and questions: https://vimeo.com/527010177/a9d6c04ed2
Assignment 2 is an example of how the paper should be formatted.
Assignment should be APA format
