Personal Information Form (PIF)
Robert D. Jones, D. Theol., D.Min.
Name________________________________________ Gender___ Age___ Date_______________
Address _________________________________________________ Email ____________________
(Street/Box) (City) (State/Zip)
Daytime telephone ______________ Evening telephone ___________ Referred to us by ___________
Section I — Marital Status/History
Status (underline all that apply): Single Engaged Married Separated Divorced Widowed
Your Present Marriage (if applicable):
Spouse’s name _________________________ Age ___ Spouse’s occupation ___________________
Date of marriage _______ Place _____________ Years married ___
If you and your spouse have ever separated, give dates and circumstances: ______________________
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Rate your marriage (circle: 0 terrible, 5 excellent): 0 1 2 3 4 5. What might make it better?
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Children from Present Marriage (if applicable):
Name Son/Daught. Age Where Live Marital Status Occupation
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Your Previous Marriages (or Relationships that Produced Children) (if applicable):
Name of Spouse/Partner Dates Children (Names and Ages)
1. __________________ _____to_____ ________________________________________________
2. __________________ _____to_____ ________________________________________________
Has your spouse been previously married? ___ How many times? ___
Children (Names and Ages) ___________________________________________________________
Section II — Occupational Status/History
Education (last level completed) ________ School/Institute _________________________________
Occupation _____________________ Name of Company ___________________ City/State ______
# Years there ______ Present income (est.) $_________ Work Telephone (____)________________
Does your present work satisfy you? Explain: _____________________________________________
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What other job positions have you held in the past? _________________________________________
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Section III — Family of Origin History
Parents: Name Age Where Live Marital Status Occupation
Father: ____________________________________________________________________________
Mother: ___________________________________________________________________________
Guardian: _______________ Relation to you: __________ Dates: _________
Brothers/Sisters: (List in order from oldest to youngest; include yourself in that order):
Name Bro/Sis/Step Age Where Live Marital Status Occupation
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Family “Climate”: Describe your home life during your childhood and teen years: ________________
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Indicate any problems you experienced as a child or teen:
Family problems___ School problems___ Emotional/behavior problems___ Legal problems___ Medical problems___ Social problems___ Drug/alcohol problems___ Other:____________________
Psychological Problems: Have you, or any parent or brother or sister, been hospitalized or received professional help for “psychological” problems? Specify person, dates, and problem: ______________
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Section IV — Religious Status/History
Past Denominational Background _______________ Present Denom. Preference_________________
Church Presently Attending __________________________________ City & State ______________
Member: Yes No Average # of times per month you attend ___
Pastor ___________________ Telephone ______________ Permission to contact him: Yes No
Do you believe in God? Yes No Unsure
Do you consider yourself “saved?” Yes No Unsure Don’t understand the term
How frequently do you pray? Often Occasionally Rarely Never
How frequently do you read the Bible? Often Occasionally Rarely Never
What is your view of the Bible? ________________________________________________________
Have you come to the place in your spiritual life where you know for certain that if you were to die today you would go to heaven? Yes No Unsure
Suppose you were to die and stand before God and he were to say to you, “Why should I let you into my heaven?,” what do you think you might say to God? _____________________________________
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Why do you desire Christ-centered, biblical counseling? _____________________________________
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Explain any recent changes in your religious life: __________________________________________
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Section V — Medical Status/History
Rate your health: Very Good __ Good __ Average __ Poor __ Recent Problems? __________________
Date of last medical exam: __________ Report ___________________________________________
Your Physician ____________________________________________ City & State_______________
List any prescription medications you take:
Medication Treatment for When began Daily dosage Prescribing Physician
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List over-the-counter medications you currently take (diet pills, laxatives, birth control pills, cold and allergy medicines, aspirin, etc.): __________________________________________________________
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List any surgeries that required anesthesia: ______________________________________________
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Average daily caffeine consumption? (coffee, tea, chocolate, stimulants, caffeinated soft drinks, etc.) __________________________________________________________________________________
How often do you drink alcoholic beverages? Often Occasionally Rarely Never
How often do you struggle with the temptation to use illegal drugs? Often Occasionally Rarely Never
Average # of hours of sleep each night? ___ Is it restful? ____________________________________
Describe any recent changes in your sleep patterns: _________________________________________
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Have you had any of the following physical problems? Please check.
Heart problems ___ Hypoglycemia ____ Menstrual irregularities ___
Liver problems ___ Lung Problems ____ Hallucinations ____
Kidney Problems ___ Allergies ______ Change in sexual drive ____
Head injury/concussion ___ Cancer ___ Problems walking ___
Stroke ____ Incoordination ___ Unusual hair loss ___
Seizures ____ Anorexia or Bulimia ___ Rashes ___
Brain Tumor ____ Visual Problems ____ Memory Problems ____
Multiple Sclerosis ___ Sensory distortions ____ Episodic disorientation ___
Parkinson’s Disease ___ Weakness ____ Personality change ____
Blackouts ____ Fatigue ____ Deja Vu ___
Amnesia ____ Heat/cold sensitivity ___ Changes in consciousness ___
Tremors ____ Bowel/bladder problems ___ Headaches ____
Thyroid dysfunction ___ Nausea or vomiting ___ Dizziness ____
Diabetes ___ Recent weight change ____ Stiff neck ___
High Blood Pressure ___ Impotence ___ Physical changes ___
Constant Hunger ___ Food cravings ___ Fever ___
Pneumonia ___ Speech Problems ___ OTHER? _________________________________
Have you or others noticed any changes in your personality (anger, mood swings, withdrawal), your thinking and memory, or your work habits? _______________________________________________
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Section VI – Legal Actions (if applicable, for example, in conflict or separation/divorce cases)
If you have talked with an attorney about your problem, or intend to, please provide the following info:
Attorney Firm
Address Phone
Date and purpose _______________________________________________________________
Has a legal action been filed or is one likely to be filed in this situation? No Yes (If yes, give dates and describe action below.)
Other information that might be helpful for us to know about you (attach separate sheet if needed)
Robert D. Jones 