Description
Book SynopsisComplete overview on the theory behind and strategies for creating integrated psychological assessment reports. Written by best-selling author, Gary-Groth-Marnat, and can be used in conjunction with his successful textbook (Handbook of Psychological Assessment, 5th Edition.
Table of ContentsPreface xi
Chapter 1 Introduction 1
Introduction 1
Who This Book and Software Are For 1
Rationale and Philosophy for Report Writing: An Integrative Approach 2
An Introduction to the Psychological Report Writing Assistant 6
From Software to the Real World 8
An Overview of How to Use This Book and Software 13
Recommended Reading 14
Chapter 2 Core Qualities of a Good Report: Principles and Strategies 15
1. Anchoring Referral Questions to the Summary/ Recommendations 16
2. Making the Report Readable 18
3. Impressions and Interpretations Organized According to Domains 21
4. Minimal Reference to Tests and Testing 26
5. Integrated/Readable Expansion of Interpretations That Are Connected to Client’s World 29
6. Recommendations Sufficiently Broad, Treatment Plan Integrated With Interpretations, Related to Client’s World 30
Recommended Reading 31
Chapter 3 Format of the Psychological Report 33
Identifying Information 35
Referral Question 35
Evaluation Procedures 37
Behavioral Observations/Mental Status 38
Background Information 40
Test Results 45
Impressions and Interpretations (or Simply “Findings” for Forensic Reports) 46
Using the Integrated Information Manager 47
Integrating Contradictory Sources of Information 49
Types of Subheadings 54
Summary 60
Recommendations 61
Signature/Title 62
Appendix 62
Recommended Reading 63
Chapter 4 Recommendations 65
Tailoring Recommendations to the Client 66
Categories of Recommendations 69
Treatment 70
Treatment Planning for Psychotherapy 71
Systematic Treatment Selection/Innerlife Model 73
Best Practices and Treatment Planning 76
Education/Self-Help 77
Placement 79
Further Evaluation 80
Alteration of Environment 80
Miscellaneous 81
Recommended Reading 81
Chapter 5 Types of Psychological Reports 83
Intellectual/Cognitive Reports 84
Neuropsychological Reports 88
Psychoeducational Reports 92
Personality Reports 95
Forensic Reports 99
Vocational/Career Reports 104
Recommended Reading 109
Chapter 6 PRWA Overview and Sample Walkthrough 111
Introduction 111
Developing a Psychological Report with the PRWA Wizards 113
Sample Walkthrough: Creating a New Client Record and Developing a Psychological Report 115
Program Security 115
Creating a New Client Record 117
Entering Client Identifying Information 117
Viewing Client Personal Information 118
Starting to Work on the Psychological Report 119
Viewing the Main Report Composition Window 119
Working on Report Content 120
Start Editing Mode 121
Viewing Guidelines and Example Text for the Report Topic 121
Example of Using One of the PRWA Wizards 121
Selecting One or More Common Phrases 122
The PRWA Wizards 123
Using the Outline/Navigation Pane for Quick Positioning 123
Adding Treatment Recommendations Using the Wizard 124
Checking for Potentially Problematic (“Red Flag”) Phrases 126
Previewing, Copying, or Printing the Psychological Report 127
Viewing the Composed and Formatted Report 127
Returning to Report Composition 128
Finishing Your Work Session 128
Closing the Program 128
Conclusion 129
Appendix A: Annotated Psychological Report 131
Appendix B: Checklist for General Psychological Report 143
Appendix C: Checklist for Forensic Psychological Report 147
Appendix D: Selected Resources for Psychological Report Writing 151
References 155
Author Index 163
Subject Index 165
About the Author and Software Developer 173
About the Website 175
