This is a sample report only. All data presented is fictitious and does not reflect findings from an actual assessment. Date of Report: January 1, 2000 Client Identification: T.M. Gender: F Age: 32 Race: Caucasian Findings [graph of findings placed here] Anxiety: Client responses reflected a significant amount of anxiety compared to norms (92nd percentile). The primary focus of the anxiety involved concerns related to loss and a sense of vulnerability to being hurt (96th and 88th percentile, respectively). There was also an elevation on anxiety regarding guilt (93rd percentile). Hostility: Hostility scores were below norm (12th percentile). Social Alienation/Personal Disorganization: Client scores on this scale were significantly elevated (94th percentile for total scale), with a suggested perception of others as non-supportive, if not hostile and possibly threatening (98th percentile). Potential difficulties in effectively managing some aspects of daily life are consistent with the level of elevation on this scale and related subscales. Cognitive Impairment: The total score on this scale was elevated (89th percentile). Elevations on this scale have been shown to potentially involve neurologically-based disorders, and/or possible misuse of drugs and/or alcohol. Depression: The total scale score was significantly elevated (99th percentile). Associated feelings of self-doubt, inadequacy, estrangement from others, and pessimism are typical here. Hope: Scores here were significantly below norm (2nd percentile), possibly indicative of feelings of hopelessness, discouragement, and a distrust of others. Health: Scores on this dimension was slightly elevated (78th percentile), likely reflecting some concerns about physical health. Clinical Considerations: Current findings suggest at the time of testing this client was struggling with feelings of anxiety and depression, seemingly related to concerns about loss and vulnerability to being hurt. While there may be actual external factors involved, such feelings also may include projection of her anger onto others. Indeed, the client appears to implode her anger, with any outward expression being in indirect ways. Here her actions toward others - likely well out of her awareness - could evoke anger, frustration and resentment. In this way the client's "disowned aspects of the self" become expressed by others, often much to the client's dismay. There also appears to be a component of guilt underlying and entwined in the client's anxiety and anger. Hence, if in a therapeutic modality, it could be useful to inquire about this sense of guilt and what might be early antecedents to such feelings. If the client is not involved in psychotherapy, a referral for this would seem appropriate. A medication consultation for anxiety and/or depression also might be considered. However, it need be pointed out that the client's clinical profile could be complicated by the misuse of drugs and/or alcohol. In addition, there even may be some neurological aspects involved, which, if there is sufficient corroborative data, could be further assessed through formal neuro-psychological testing. The client's social sphere and degree of isolation also should be addressed. Encouraging contact with friends, involvement in social activities, community support groups, or even participation in group psychotherapy could all be of help. While the findings could be related to situational factors at the time of testing, the current clinical picture appears complicated and may warrant a more complete evaluation. Thank you for referring this client for this assessment. Direct Data Self-Rating Form The client gave the following responses on the Self-Rating Form: What three adjectives best describe you? 1. Sensitive 2. Gentle 3. Cautious What are your three best personality traits? 1. Kind 2. Caring 3. Determined What are your three worst personality traits? 1. Insecurity 2. Doubting myself 3. Don't take risks Likert-scale ratings (1 = Almost Always; 2 = Usually; 3 = Sometimes; 4 = Not Often; 5 = Rarely): 1. I am happy = 3 2. I feel good about myself = 4 3. I am independent = 2 4. I get along well with others = 3 5. I do well at my job (or school) = 2 6. I am sensitive = 1 7. I am angry = 5 8. I am sad = 2 9. I am nervous = 2 10. I am afraid = 4 11. I get into confrontations with others = 5 12. I suffer from head aches, stomach aches, or other somatic complaints = 3 13. I do not play by the rules = 5 SAGASTM Stories The client created the following stories to the fifteen SAGASTM pictures: Picture 1: [In an actual report, each of the stories to the fifteen pictures would be presented at this point] __________________________________ It need be emphasized that the above analysis and findings are essentially actuarial. That is, they are based on scale elevations and inter-scale patterns derived from the SAGASTM responses at the time of testing that have been found disproportionately frequent among individuals with cognitive traits and emotional states herein described. Obviously the above profile cannot, in and of itself, be considered a definitive and exhaustive portrayal of the person. It is merely one data point of a specific nature. The accurate diagnosis and thorough assessment of the individual necessitates a comprehensive integration of multiple data sources, including a thorough clinical interview, findings from other empirically-based tests, collateral contacts, and whatever other information may be relevant. This report is intended to give information to the professional regarding various aspects of the individual's cognitive and emotional functioning at the time of testing. This can aid in the diagnosis and treatment of the individaul tested, and/or in the development of other necessary recommendations. Clearly, the specific testing circumstances and context must be taken into account in understanding the results. This is a clinical report intended for professionals. Typically such information is confidential and legally privileged. The continuing assurance of confidentiality is the responsibility of the professional receiving this report from PTSISM. 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