Psychodiagnostics

30 hours with additional hours of clinical supervision.

This course reviews assessment steps in delineation and presentation of client patterns and issues and decision-making procedures for recommending appropriate treatment options for clients. Students become familiar with DSM-5 and multiaxial diagnosis, as well as alternative conceptualizations and approaches. This course has an emphasis on cognitive assessment.

By successfully completing the requirements for this course, students will be able to understand and demonstrate competencies in the following areas:

1. Understand and apply processes for self-evaluation and development, including how attitudes, biases, power, and privilege influence how we perceive others.
2. Apply and evaluate semi-structured intake and assessment skills and processes.
3. Understand and assess DSM processes for differential diagnosis and diagnostic assessment.
4. Become familiar with the role of case conceptualization in the diagnostic and treatment planning
5. process.
6. Understand, apply, and evaluate evidence-based interventions and intervention plans.

Assessed with research review discussions, supervised case reviews, and an academic paper.

Clinical Supervisor

Karen Redhill-Feinstein M.A. C.Psych. Assoc.
Registered with the College of Psychologists of Ontario
Practice in Clinical and Rehabilitation Psychology
Reg. # 5265