Clinical Assessment Canada

Presenter:  Chris Huzinec, M.S.

This presentation expands the conceptualization of attentional deficits to include Executive Functions and illustrates how a systemic process that aligns identification, assessment, and intervention can positively impact clients. This presentation reviews a theoretical evidenced-based model that details the relationship between EF and chronic attentional and behavioral deficits, and prescribes methods for assessing EF domains (Brown, 2013). In addressing the components of the model, we will discuss assessing EF deficits associated with children, adolescents, and adults who exhibit attentional problems, as well as how to develop proactive EF skills. These skills include getting organized and started on tasks; focusing, shifting and sustaining attention; managing alertness; sustaining effort to complete tasks; processing and outputting information efficiently; managing emotions; using working memory; and monitoring one’s actions.

Presented by: Dustin B. Wygant, PhD

This webinar presentation provides a brief overview of the rationale for, and methods used to develop the MMPI-2-RF, and the various materials available to score and interpret the test. Composed of 338 items, with the RC (Restructured Clinical) Scales at its core, the MMPI-2-RF builds on the strengths of the MMPI®-2. It features 51 new and revised empirically validated scales and takes only 35-50 minutes to administer. The MMPI-2-RF was released in August 2008. The MMPI-2-RF aids clinicians in the assessment of mental disorders, identification of specific problem areas, and treatment planning in a variety of settings.

Presented by: Doug Maraffa, M.S. and Adam Bauserman, Ed.D.

During times of student crisis, we are limited to a few interventions. Conversely, there are a host of strategies we can use to prevent and reduce the impact student aggression has on the learning environment. This session will highlight a preventative cycle for student aggression using systematic and evidence-based strategies based on the foundation of Social Emotional Learning (SEL). Session objectives will show how teachers can become more socially aware of students emotions and behavior in order to recognize the warning signs and triggers of possible student aggression; how to proactively plan interventions and used them with consistency and fidelity; how to progress monitor in order to evaluate aggression plan effectiveness; and how to self-manage emotions in order to respond effectively to student’s aggressive behavior.

Presenter:  Glen P Aylward, PhD, ABPP

This session will focus on the theoretical foundations of Bayley-4, and rationale for new concepts introduced to further refine its main purpose of identifying developmental delays. These concepts include:

1) The introduction of a polytomous scoring approach (scores of 0, 1, & 2), rather than a dichotomous scoring format, which better captures the emergence and mastery of developmental skills.

2) Introduction of Caregiver Report in approximately 50 items

3) Reduced administration time through the introduction of innovations such as digital administration.

4) Refinement of content to accomplish its main purpose, namely to better identify developmental delays.

Presenter:  Robert P Archer, PhD

This webinar will provide attendees with further information on the MMPI-A-RF, development and evidence-based interpretation, and give practitioners additional details on how to interpret MMPI-A-RF results in various settings. Dr. Archer will offer illustrative case examples that demonstrate how using the MMPI-A-RF can enhance clinical effectiveness and efficiency.

This webinar is designed for individuals familiar with the MMPI-A-RF, for example, those who have completed the 60-minute MMPI-A-RF: Basic Overview webinar or read Dr. Archer’s book Assessing Adolescent Psychopathology: MMPI-A/MMPI-A-RF (4th ed.).

Presenter:  Martin Sellbom, PhD

This advanced forensic webinar is intended for practitioners who wish to know more about the benefits of using the MMPI-2-RF in forensic settings. Join Dr. Martin Sellbom of the University of Otago (New Zealand) as he discusses how to remain current in assessment by adopting the MMPI-2-RF in your forensic practice and how the test’s transparent, straightforward interpretation leads to a better understanding of test results vis-à-vis the MMPI-2. Dr. Sellbom will cover some general considerations for using the test in forensic psychology practice, and offer illustrative case comparisons that demonstrate how using the MMPI-2-RF can enhance clinical effectiveness and efficiency.

Presenter:  Dave Corey, PhD, ABPP

This advanced webinar focuses on using the MMPI-2-RF Police Candidate Interpretive Report (PCIR) in combination with measures of normal personality, collateral/background information, and clinical interview findings to determine a candidate’s psychological suitability for police work. Additional topics will include legal considerations and best practices. Use of the PCIR in these assessments will be illustrated by the application of a comprehensive model that integrates diverse findings from actual case materials.

This webinar is designed for individuals familiar with the MMPI-2-RF – for example, those who have attended the MMPI-2-RF: Basic Overview webinar or the MMPI-2-RF: Police and Law Enforcement webinar. CE credits are offered for attending the live webinar session