The Testing Psychologist Podcast

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “I can’t be playing around with 10 point differences as an explanation for weaknesses.” Dr. Joel Schneider is here talking about the evolution of cognitive theory and assessment. I’ve been reading Joel’s blog for about 10 years now, and he is not only a great writer but a deep thinker and excellent storyteller. These traits are on full display duri...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. So many podcast episodes are born from conversations with my consulting clients. This one is no exception. I’ve been asked so many times, “How do you make connections with potential referral sources?” We’re all told that “networking” is important, but what does that actually look like in real life? (Hint: call it “building relationships” instead)....

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. As a grown up gifted kid herself, Dr. Aimee Yermish definitely “gets it.” She coupled her lifetime of personal experience with a doctorate in psychology to build a highly successful practice working primarily with gifted and twice exceptional individuals. Here are just a few things I learned while talking to Aimee: Giftedness...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Today’s episode is an attempt to answer a question that I get a lot from consulting clients and the Facebook group: how do you find a consultation group as a post-graduate clinician? I’ve benefited greatly from a few consultation groups over the years, and I recommend joining a consultation group as one of the pillars of building a practice. Here...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome to another Masterclass episode! If you missed the first one with Dr. Stephanie Nelson , definitely check that one out. Today my guest is Dr. Steve Feifer, developer of the Feifer family of academic measures. We’re talking all about reading disorders and executive functioning. The format for today’s Masterclass is a bit different than last t...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Everyone wants to streamline their report-writing process, right?? If you’ve ever wished that you could cut down the time spent writing your history, this is the episode for you. You may have seen Dr. Rebecca Murray-Metzger’s posts in the Testing Psychologist Community about her utilization of software called Form Publisher. If not, that’s okay &#8...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today’s episode is an excerpt from a recent presentation that I gave to the Group for Rural Internship Training (GRIT) on pediatric assessment. This particular excerpt focuses on the diagnostic interview portion of the evaluation. I know I usually leave the clinical matters to the experts, so be gentle with any feedback I like this format because y...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today I’m talking about my experience with journaling for productivity. Back in December 2020, after a completely insane year, I found myself feeling a little aimless in my businesses. I felt that I needed more deliberate reflection that fell outside of my typical quarterly retreats. Knowing that a lot of high performers have used journaling in som...

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 has specialized in selective mutism for years and shares a...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hello again, everyone. We’re wrapping up our Practice of the Practice takeover with a fantastic conversation with Alison Pidgeon. Alison is the “systems queen” at PoP, and she is here talking with me all about the systems and processes that she utilizes in her large group practice. This episode is great for both beginners and more advanced practice...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Dr. Maggie Sibley has been researching ADHD assessment and intervention for nearly her entire academic career. She stops by today to share a wealth of knowledge on many facets of ADHD. Just a few things we talk about include: Key differences with ADHD in > 12-year-olds Separating trauma from ADHD Effects of using marijuana that mimic ADHD and h...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. This is one of the most inspiring podcast interviews I’ve ever done. I thought that LaToya Smith and I were going to dive into inclusive hiring practices and how to build an anti-racist practice, but we ended up talking for a long time about the role of storytelling in her practice and elsewhere. LaToya shares some of her own story, then discusses...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today I’m talking through the recently released article from the Inter-Organizational Practice Committee on recommendations for care during the pandemic, authored by Karen Postal, Bob Bilder, and several other rock stars in the field. This is an important topic as many of us continue to wrestle with how to conduct assessments during these times. He...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. In part two of this month’s Practice of the Practice takeover, I’m talking with Whitney Owens about how to start and grow a private pay practice in a “saturated,” insurance-heavy community. Even though Whitney isn’t a testing psychologist, she pursued an evaluation for one of her kids and has some fantastic insights into the marketing and customer...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Y’all, this was one of the most fun and meaningful episodes I’ve ever recorded. Today’s new format, Happy Hour, brings you a free-flowing discussion with five testing psychologists on a variety of issues relevant to our lives. In the midst of a pandemic and quarantine, this time to connect with friends and colleagues was so special. I hope that you...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. My original business coach and good friend, Joe Sanok, is back on the podcast for the first time in FOUR YEARS to catch up and talk about private practice. Joe’s consulting business, Practice of the Practice, is arguably the most influential mental health consulting business available. We have a great time discussing a variety of topics that aren’t...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . “This is not optional.” Anybody ever had a feedback session with a younger kid only to have the child walk away completely confused, upset, or bored to tears? This episode is for you! Dr. Liz Angoff is here talking through the evolution of her method of delivering feedback to children. Over the past several years, she has taken her own experiences...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey everyone! Given all the questions about EHR’s (electronic health records) in the Facebook Community and among my coaching clients , I wanted to take a few episodes to dive into some of the major players in the EHR space. Each of these reviews will focus primarily on the testing-specific aspects of each EHR, though I’ll also do an overview of no...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. This episode is part 2 in the trauma-informed assessment mini-series with Dr. Julia Strait. If you didn’t catch the first episode last week, definitely go back and check that one out – we talked last time about how to define trauma: complex, developmental, acute, and everything in between. In the current episode, we dive deep into the actual...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey everyone! Given all the questions about EHR’s (electronic health records) in the Facebook Community and among my coaching clients , I wanted to take a few episodes to dive in to some of the major players in the EHR space. Each of these reviews will focus primarily on the testing-specific aspects of each EHR, though I’ll also do an overview of n...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome to the first in a two-part series on trauma-informed assessment. I can’t count how many times the question of trauma pops up in the Testing Psychologist Community on Facebook. How to assess it? How to separate it from other diagnoses? What does it really look like? If you’ve ever asked these questions, this series is for you. I’m talking wi...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey everyone! Given all the questions about EHR’s (electronic health records) in the Facebook Community and among my coaching clients , I wanted to take a few episodes to dive in to some of the major players in the EHR space. Each of these reviews will focus primarily on the testing-specific aspects of each EHR, though I’ll also do an overview of n...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here “Kids tell us what they’re capable of doing through what they don’t want to do.” Dr. Ellen Braaten is back to talk through some of her recent work on processing speed and psychopathology. Along with her colleagues, Ellen recently published an article looking at the role of processing speed in a variety of common psychiatric concerns, and the results...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Hey everyone! Given all the questions about EHR’s (electronic health records) in the Facebook Community and among my coaching clients , I wanted to take a few episodes to dive in to some of the major players in the EHR space. Each of these reviews will focus primarily on the testing-specific aspects of each EHR, though I’ll also do an overview of n...

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Yossi Ben-Porath is here with me today talking about the MMPI through the ages. As someone involved with the MMPI for nearly 30 years, first as a graduate student and later as a co-developer, Yossi has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. For those of you using the MMPI measures or just doing personality assessment, you don’t want to...