What This Document Is
This is a comprehensive systemic assessment report completed by Alyssa Langwinski as part of the MFT 5103: Systemic Evaluation and Case Management course at Northcentral University, submitted to Dr. Racine Henry on November 27, 2021. It details an evaluation of the Wheeler family (Molly, Deb, and Chris) referred for family therapy related to Molly’s substance use.
Why This Document Matters
This assignment is intended for instructors evaluating a student’s ability to apply systemic assessment principles in a clinical case. It demonstrates the student’s understanding of how to approach family evaluation, select appropriate assessment tools, and begin to conceptualize a case from a systemic perspective. It’s used as a summative assessment of skills learned in the course.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This document represents a *planned* assessment approach. It outlines the intended assessments and the initial understanding of the case. It does not include the full results of the assessments, a complete family history, or a developed treatment plan.
What This Document Provides
The report includes: family demographics, the presenting problem and referral source, a list of assessments to be administered (FACES III, RDAS, and BDI-II), and a brief overview of each assessment’s purpose and scoring. It also outlines the rationale for selecting these specific tools to understand family dynamics, couple satisfaction, and individual depression levels. This preview does *not* include the actual assessment results, analysis, or treatment recommendations.