Social History Assessment contains resources to assist helping professionals as they gather and - most importantly - interpret information about
social relationships in the lives of individuals. Humans are complex creatures. Their biology, psychology, and
social relations affect their thoughts, emotions, behaviors, and sensations. This book particularly addresses the personal social history, that is, the
interpersonal relationships that have influenced the development of the person during the life course. The chapters cover ethical issues, core theories of human behavior in the social environment, tips for comprehensively gathering information about and describing the social history