• Depression: persistent sadness, isolation,
decreased motivation, low self-esteem
• Anxiety: constant fear, trouble sleeping, worrying,
physical problems related to stress
• Bipolar: significant mood swings, changes in weight and
sleep, racing thoughts
• Adult & Child ADD/ADHD: attention deficit
hyperactivity disorder, trouble concentrating, difficulty
staying on task, hyperactive
• PTSD: post traumatic stress disorder, intrusive thoughts
of the trauma, nightmares, heightened startle response,
depression
Grief/ Loss -
• Death: of a loved one
• Loss: of a relationship
• Change: in employment, responsibilities, or stages of life
Substance use -
• Drugs & Alcohol: coping with a loved one with possible
addiction issues; identification, evaluation, and treatment of
drug and alcohol impairment
Abuse & Neglect-
• Abuse: sexual, physical, emotional, verbal abuse;
boundary intrusions
• Neglect: basic developmental needs not met
Sexuality -
• Sexual Identification: gender identification
• Sexual Orientation: bisexual, heterosexual, and
homosexual
• Intimacy: self-esteem, closeness, anxietyreduction