5 areas


A Five Areas Assessment

 
Life situation, relationship or practical problems
(e.g. a problem/difficult situation/event occurs)
 
 
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Altered thinking
with extreme and unhelpful thoughts
 
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Altered emotional feelings
Altered physical feelings/symptoms
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Altered behaviour
(reduced activity, avoidance or unhelpful behaviour)
 
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