April 2025 | Newsletter Links
Reminders | Community Events & News | Job Postings
Reminders
April 30 | Deadline to Submit a Board Nomination
May 1 | Join the 2026 Convention Programming Committee
May 7 | Grand Round- The Current State of the SCORS-G Affairs: Summary of Research, Meta-Analytic Insights, Limitations, and Practical Guidelines for Clinical Use (Dr. Michelle Stein) | 1 CE
May 19 | Culture and Cognitive Measures in Psychological Assessment (Dr. Lisa Suzuki, Jen Ang, & Aakriti Prasai) | 1 CE
June 2–5 | MMPI/MPQ Workshops and Research Symposium
June 4 | Grand Round- Psychological Assessment of Emotional Dysregulation in Children and Adolescents: An Overview of Essential Considerations (Dr. Anthony Bram) | 1 CE
June 18 | Assessment of Academic Achievement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (Dr. Jeffrey P. Braden) | 1 CE
July 15 | Culture and Tests of Personality and Psychopathology (Taylor Rodriguez & Dr. Joye Anestis) | 1 CE
July 29 | Assessment of Behavioral and Social-Emotional Functioning Children (Dr. Vincent C. Alfonso, Miriam W. Carlson, & Ridge Joseph Bynum) | 1 CE
Community Events & News
- Workshop: Register for A Brief Introduction to Therapeutic Assessment sponsored by Therapeutic Assessment Institute and the University of Denver on Friday, May 2 from 10am to 2:15pm. Click here to learn more and register.
- Seeking Comments:
The American Psychological Association is seeking member and public comments on the proposed Professional Practice Guidelines for Psychologists in the Assessment of Psychological Trauma in Adults. The public comment period closes on June 6, 2025. Click here to learn more.
- New Book: Psychological Assessment of Emotional Dysregulation in Children and Adolescents -The Bipolar Spectrum and Beyond by Dr. ANTHONY D. BRAM. This book explains the process by which assessment psychologists can evaluate and report the nature and severity of emotional dysregulation in their young patients.
Click here to access the flyer with more information AND to get a discount code. - Survey:
We are currently conducting a Delphi study on the incremental validity of criterion A and B of the Alternative Model for Personality Disorders (AMPD). This study seeks to address one of the key questions in the field, “Do Criterion A (severity of personality functioning) and Criterion B (maladaptive personality traits) offer distinct and valuable contributions to diagnosing personality disorders?”, and aims to ask this question directly to clinicians and researchers who are familiar with the AMPD model.
Because of your previous research and/or expert knowledge on the AMPD model we would like to invite you to join this study and be a part of the expert panel evaluating this question.
This Delphi study consists of 3 rounds, in which the participants will be asked to fill in a survey on the topic of the incremental validity of both AMPD criteria.
You can join the study and find extra practical information via this link: https://vubpsych.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_3E0sVcqm0uytaM
- Joint Letter: APA coordinated a letter that was sigened by many researchers, educators, and acadmics of the United States regarding the continued decline in public trust in scientists. A copy of the letter can be found here: https://unitedsciencealliance.org
- Request to Contact Policymakers: APA has also organized this action alert to allow individuals to contact policymakers to stop proposed policy changes at NIH that would harm the ability to continue to do research: https://www.votervoice.net/APAAdvocacy/Campaigns/121382/Respond
- Training: Wartegg Level 1 Training: A virtual training sequence for the Crisi Wartegg System (CWS) will begin in April 2025! The CWS is an empirically validated and standardized methodology (administration, scoring, interpretation) for the clinical use of the Wartegg Drawing Completion Test (WDCT)—an easy, efficient, and non-overwhelming performance-based personality measure that can be completed in 5-10 minutes and is appropriate across the lifespan. The CWS is recognized as a valid performance-based personality test that can be used for certification in Therapeutic Assessment. The Level 1 workshop focuses on history and statistical foundations, reviews standardized administration procedures, and builds proficiency in the normative scoring system. Following completion of Level 1, clinicians are able to independently administer the test with clients but require consultation for accurate scoring and interpretation. Levels 2 and 3 of the training sequence are described in the attached flyer. Online registration can be made at: https://sc-cca-com.3dcartstores.com/.
- Training: The MNCCTA Winter 2025 Introduction to Therapeutic Assessment (TA) will occur February 7th, 14th, and 21st. This three-day, 9-hour virtual workshop is designed for professionals and graduate students interested in learning about the adult TA model. Participants will come to understand the core values and concepts of TA and the interpersonal stance that contribute to successful application of the model. We will walk through the distinct steps of the TA model, and clinical vignettes, including video and test data, will illuminate the application of this approach. Many takeaways will be provided, so assessors can begin applying these ideas in their practice. More information can be found here: https://www.mnccta.com/training-consultation
- Training: Rorschach Summer Seminars early bird registration extended until May 26th. Register NOW!
- Training: Rorschach Supplementary Scales Training with Dr. Jason M. Smith. This four half-day workshops on zoom will take place on Nov. 6, Nov. 13, Nov. 27, & Dec. 4, 2025. Click here for more information.
- Training: Complete Crisi Wartegg System (CWS) Online Training Sept.–Nov. 2025 with Drs. Emiliano Muzio and Alessandro Crisi. Click here for more information.