Course Details

Course Description

This advanced forensic webinar is intended for practitioners who wish to know more about the benefits of using the MMPI-3 in forensic settings. Join Dr. Martin Sellbom of the University of Otago (New Zealand) as he discusses some general considerations for using the test in forensic psychology practice and offers illustrative case comparisons that demonstrate how using the MMPI-3 can enhance clinical effectiveness and efficiency.

Course Objectives

Overview This advanced forensic webinar is intended for practitioners who wish to know more about the benefits of using the MMPI-3 in forensic settings. Join Dr. Martin Sellbom of the University of Otago (New Zealand) as he discusses how to remain current in assessment by adopting the MMPI-3 in your forensic practice. Dr. Sellbom will cover some general considerations for using the test in forensic psychology practice and offer illustrative case comparisons that demonstrate how using the MMPI-3 can enhance clinical effectiveness and efficiency. Learner Outcomes As a result of this activity, the participants will be able to: 1. Describe major features of the MMPI-3 specifically related to forensic cases 2. Describe the different considerations for using the MMPI-3 in various forensic psychological evaluations 3. Apply systematic, standardized guidelines to MMPI-3 test interpretation Time-ordered Agenda 2:00 p.m. – 2:15 p.m. Introduction / Why Use the MMPI-3 in Forensic Settings 2:15 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. Features & Benefits of the MMPI-3 2:30 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Case Studies / Comparisons 3:15 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. Questions & Answers Earn 1.5 APA CE Credit Pearson is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. Pearson maintains responsibility for this program and its content. About the Presenters Martin Sellbom is a Professor in Clinical Psychology at the University of Otago in Dunedin, New Zealand. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2007 from Kent State University. His research focuses on psychopathy and other personality disorders, the integration of personality and psychopathology, and personality assessment with the MMPI instruments. Professor Sellbom's work has been featured in approximately 250 publications and he has co-authored a book on the forensic applications of the MMPI-2-RF (published by the University of Minnesota Press). He has won several awards, including the American Psychological Foundation’s Theodore Millon mid-career award for advancing personality science, American Psychology-Law Society’s Saleem Shah Award and Society for Personality Assessment’s Samuel and Anne Beck Award for early career achievement. Professor Sellbom serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Personality Assessment. For his clinical practice, he specializes in forensic psychological evaluations. About Pears Pearson is the foremost provider of assessments for psychologists and other mental health professionals. Our reliable, well-validated tools assess child and adult personality, behaviour, neuropsychology, ability/intelligence, speech and language, vocations, and biopsychosocial issues, leading to better insights and successful outcome.