February 2025 | Newsletter Links
Reminders | Community Events & News | Job Postings
Reminders
February 18 | Culture in Assessment Webinar Series- History of Cultural Bias in Assessment (Dr. Philip Sayegh) | 1 CE
February 19 | SPA Swag Store Closes
February 19 | Poster Award Deadline
February 28 | Deadline to Use Room Block for Convention Hotel
March 3 | Reserve a Book Signing Table at Convention
March 5 | Grand Round- Assessing and Understanding Psychosis (Dr. Jeremy Ridenour) | 1 CE
March 11 | Culture in Assessment Webinar Series- Social Justice in Psychological Assessment (Dr. Hadas Pade & Dr. A. Jordan Wright ) | 1 CE
March 24 | Sign Up for a Volunteer Position at Convention
March 26–30 | 2025 SPA Convention & Workshops
March 27–29 | 2025 HiTOP Convention
April 8 | Culture in Assessment Webinar Series- Collecting Cultural Information (Dr. A. Jordan Wright) | 1 CE
April 30 | Culture in Assessment Webinar Series- Ensuring Fairness and Mitigating Boas in Psychological and Educational Testing (Dr. Jessica Jonson & Dr. Janet F. Carlson) | 1 CE
May 19 | Culture in Assessment Webinar Series- 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 18 | Culture in Assessment Webinar Series- Assessment of Academic Achievement in Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Students (Dr. Jeffrey P. Braden) | 1 CE
July 15 | Culture in Assessment Webinar Series- Culture and Tests of Personality and Psychopathology (Taylor Rodriguez & Dr. Joye Anestis) | 1 CE
July 29 | Culture in Assessment Webinar Series- Assessment of Behavioral and Social-Emotional Functioning Children (Dr. Vincent C. Alfonso, Miriam W. Carlson, & Ridge Joseph Bynum) | 1 CE
Community Events & News
- 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/.
- Call for Symposium: ISSPD is currently accepting proposals through February 28th! Here's your chance to present a thought-provoking session that will explore successes and shortcomings in bridging the research-practice gap, empowering participants to deliver innovative, evidence-based care. You may include up to four speakers in your symposium proposal. Here are the top 5 reasons why you should submit a proposal. Click here for more information. Become an ISSPD Social Media Influence and you could win a complimentary registration to the Congress. Click here for more details.
- 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 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.
