We will discuss the different parts of a psycho-educational report and the importance of each section. The testing components will be explained as well as the scores and how to interpret the scoring. Lastly we will explore how to develop therapeutic strategies and goals based on the information gleaned from the report
https://nefesh.org/workshops/HowtouseaPsychoEducationalevaluationtocreatetheraputicgoalsandapproaches/viewFREE WEBINAR
How to use a Psycho-Educational evaluation to create therapeutic goals and approaches
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Presenter: Daniel Hollander, PsyD
Course Length: 2 Hours
Learning Objectives:
- Undertanding the components of a Psychological evaluation.
- Understanding the numbers and what they mean.
- Using the information with in an evaluation to develope theraputic goals and expectations.
This workshop Offers 2 Continuing Education Credits
This webinar is recorded and will not grant live credits.
We will discuss the different parts of a psycho-educational report and the importance of each section. The testing components will be explained as well as the scores and how to interpret the scoring. Lastly we will explore how to develop therapeutic strategies and goals based on the information gleaned from the report
Learning Objectives:
- Undertanding the components of a Psychological evaluation.
- Understanding the numbers and what they mean.
- Using the information with in an evaluation to develope theraputic goals and expectations.
Agenda:
1.An Introduction to the usefulness of a psychological evaluation.
2. The components of an evaluation a. Reason for referral b. The background information b. Behavioral observation c. Intelligence functioning d. Academic functioning e. Clinical Impressions f. Recommendations
3. Understanding the numbers a. What are the ranges and their significance b. What does the ranges means
4. How to use the numbers to understand a client
5. How to translate the information that was seen on the evaluation to therapeutic goals and expectations
This presentation is open to:
- Social Workers
- Professional Counselors
- Therapists
- Psychologists
- Licensed Mental Health Practitioners
- Medical Doctors and Other Health Professionals
- Other professionals interacting with populations engaged in mental health based services
- New practitioners who wish to gain enhanced insight surrounding the topic
- Experienced practitioners who seek to increase and expand fundamental knowledge surrounding the subject matter
- Advanced practitioners seeking to review concepts and reinforce practice skills and/or access additional consultation
- Managers seeking to broaden micro and/or macro perspectives
Participants will receive their certificate electronically upon completion of the webinar and course evaluation form.
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