The purpose of the assessment was to determine if the client was capable of expanding his jewelry making business. Length of Assessment: The assessment was made over a five-day comprehensive vocational evaluation, which the client attended reluctantly.
Family Background: The client is the middle child of a family of seven children (five boys and two girls). One brother died in combat; one sister died in an automobile accident. The remaining brothers are employed and married; the remaining sister is married and a stay at home mother. His parents are still living, the father retired and the mother never worked. The client was married for 4 years, from age 20 to 24, but was separated from his wife the last year of the marriage and reconciliation attempts failed. The client is now divorced.
Education: Client completed 12th grade and a 2-year apprenticeship as a logger.
Social: He lives alone in a trailer in a rural area without electricity. Uses gas-powered generator