Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. How many times have you run into challenging or ambiguous ethical situations and looked around your office, wishing an attorney would appear to answer all of your questions? For me, it’s countless. Dr. Amanda Zelechoski doesn’t answer ALL the questions that have ever come up, but she came really close on today’s …
TTP #95: Dr. Joni Mihura – The Rorschach Performance Assessment System (R-PAS)
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. The Rorschach has been a source of mystery and debate in our field for decades now. As someone who went through grad school at a time when the Rorschach had fallen out of favor (especially with my advisor), I don’t use it and know very little about it. That’s why I’m so …
TTP #94: Dr. Michelle Friedman-Yakoobian – Early Identification of Psychosis
How many of us have been in a clinical interview and wondered, “Could this be a thought disorder?” Sometimes it’s unclear which symptoms are worth concern and which ones are more typical. My guest today, Dr. Michelle Friedman-Yakoobian, has been conducting research and practice with psychotic disorders and prodromal states for nearly her entire academic career. We cover a lot …
TTP #93: Dr. Aimee Kotrba – All About Selective Mutism
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Have any of you worked with non-verbal kids? Many of us have. I’ve had several kids who were not speaking well into childhood and struggled with diagnostic impressions. In a few cases, it turned out to be selective mutism. My guest today, Dr. Aimee Kotrba, is an expert in this area. Aimee …
TTP #92: Dr. Julie Cradock O’Leary – Assessing Shame
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Have you ever formally assessed shame? Me neither. My guest today, Dr. Julie Cradock O’Leary, has made a career of research and practice all around shame. She is the co-author of the Thurston Cradock Test of Shame, a projective measure aimed at assessing shame in individuals of all ages. Julie talks with …
Podcast Crossover with School Psyched – Rebecca Comizio, Rachael Donnelly, and Eric Elias
If you haven’t heard of the School Psyched podcast, you’ve got to check it out. As one of the only other podcasts out there that’s focused on psych testing, we’ve shared many guests and topics of discussion. I’m so fortunate to have the three co-hosts – Rebecca Comizio, Rachael Donnelly, and Eric Elias – on the show with me today …
TTP #90: Dr. Rob McNamara – Decision Making and Capacity Assessment in the Hospital
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I’ve known Dr. Rob McNamara longer than any other psychologist friends. We met a few days before starting grad school together, and he has remained one of my closest friends over all the years since. Rob is here today talking with us all about his role as a hospital-based psychologist, which allows …
TTP# 89: John Clarke – Crushing the Google Game
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. My good friend John Clarke is back for the first “business-y” episode in quite a while. John is walking us through digital marketing and specifically focusing on the Google side of things. We talk all about good website copy, tips to help rank higher in search engines, how to find keywords, ways …
TTP #88: Reflections on Two Conferences – AACN & GPOS
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. This has been a busy summer as far as conferences go. I attended the American Academy of Clinical Neuropsychology’s annual conference in early June and just returned from the Group Practice Owners Summit a few days ago. Both were in Chicago, though they were held in different areas of the city. I …
TTP #87: Dr. Robin McEvoy – Integrative Pediatric Assessment
It turns out that Dr. Robin McEvoy and I have a lot in common. We’re both in Colorado, we have some mutual psychologist friends, and we’ve both pursued craniosacral therapy for our children! Wait, what? Yes, craniosacral therapy. Join Robin and I as we talk all about her approach to integrative assessment for kids. We cover her evaluation process, what …