| Children and Adolescents
Depending upon the age of the child we may see the parents alone, the child alone, or may divide the first assessment session between parents and child. Your first appointment will typically be a 60 minute clinical interview, during which we will ask you many questions about your current concerns, as well as about your child’s developmental, academic and psychological history. We will also ask about family history as it is pertinent to your child.
The first several sessions may focus on information gathering and rapport building. Completing the intake questionnaire and sending it to us in advance of your initial appointment will facilitate the assessment process, allowing us to develop recommendations and begin treatment with your child right away.
Adults
The first consultation will be a 60-minute clinical interview in which we will ask you about your current concerns, your reason for scheduling a consultation, and your family, educational and employment history. In many cases it is necessary to continue this interview process for a second appointment, which would be scheduled at the time of your first visit. |
|
|
| What to bring to your first appointment:
1. Copies of relevant records (Medical/Psychological/School)
This might include report cards, test scores, test reports or any other records pertinent to your or your child’s difficulties. Please bring photocopies of these reports rather than original copies. We want to guard against the possibility of losing your original copies. If you prefer, you may mail copies of records in advance of your initial consultation. This will facilitate the history-taking phase and allow us to move more quickly into the treatment phase.
2. Please read, print, and fill out the following forms:
In addition to questions asked on these forms, please feel free to write down or email any other information you feel will be helpful to us in understanding the problems for which you are seeking our consultation. If you prefer, you may complete the Intake forms at the time of your first appointment. If so, please be sure to arrive at least 20 minutes in advance of your appointment time. |
| Getting Your Teen to Treatment
By Jonah Green at www.Jonahgreenandassociates.com
The teenage years can be a demanding time for both youth and their families. Adolescents face increasing academic responsibilities and new social pressures, even as they grapple with rapid physical, cognitive, and emotional changes. While some thrive in the face of these challenges, other teenagers begin to experience difficulties. Depression, anxiety, poor school performance, eating disorders, substance abuse problems, and conduct issues all may manifest themselves during the teen years. Conflict within families may increase as teenagers alternately reject adult direction, demand more privileges, and engage in risky and irresponsible behavior.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
