Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “Systems come from within.” We’ve been talking a lot about systems on the podcast lately. Today I have a true master of systems, Natasha Vorompiova from Systems Rock, to share some of her philosophy and secrets on developing systems in your practice. I really connected with Natasha on our shared love of noticing and eliminating inefficiencies in daily life. Here are a few things that we talk about in the episode: Common systems that testing psych...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 13 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here The realm of psychopathology assessment is fascinating to me. Today I’m speaking with the developers of the SPECTRA Indices of Psychopathology, Dr. Mark Blais and Dr. Justin Sinclair, about their work to develop this measure over the last decade or so. They are kind enough to endure my naive questions about the measure and the assessment of psychopathology in general. Here are a few topics that we get into: The p factor (it’s okay if you don’t kno...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 11 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . “Imposter syndrome is just a sign that I’m growing.” Uriah Guilford, the owner of The Productive Therapist virtual assistant company, joins me again today for another wide-ranging and dynamic conversation. I had a hard time coming up with a title because we discussed SO MANY topics and resources! Here are just a few things that we focus on: How virtual assistants can help testing psychologists specifically Email management Keeping track of notes...
Apr 22, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “We want to revolutionize testing in Puerto Rico.” Dr. Oxalis Jusino has made it her mission to advance the state of assessment in Puerto Rico. She also has an excellent Spanish-language podcast (linked in the show notes) all about conducting good assessments. Join us today as we talk through the ins and outs of testing “on the island.” These are just a few topics that we talk about: Hurdles to completing a valid assessment in Puerto Rico Non-sta...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . “What are the three words that you want your website to evoke?” Are you a solo practitioner thinking about making the leap to a group testing practice? That’s where Dr. Mandi White-Ajmani was a few years ago, and she now has a thriving group practice in Brooklyn, New York with both therapists and neuropsychologists on staff. It was such a privilege to sit down with Mandi and talk about her journey from solo to group practice. Here are just a few...
Apr 15, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Ever wondered if diet really plays a role in ADHD? What about screen time? Is medication still the best treatment? Dr. Joel Nigg sits down with me today to talk about all of these things and many more. His most recent book presents the state of the literature on all things ADHD, from genes, to brain structure, to sleep, to parenting. Cool Things Mentioned in This Episode Joel’s book (affiliate link) Joel’s website ADHD rating scale Conners 3 CBCL...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 15 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Y’all, I cannot believe that we’ve hit 200 episodes! What an incredible trip. This episode is a little departure from normal…instead of me interviewing someone or monologuing on a business topic, I’ve invited my friend and colleague, Dr. Andres Chou, to interview ME. It’s a true gift to have this broad conversation with Andres. These are just a few things we talk about: Why psychology? Motivations to start a private practice Thoughts on gun viole...
Apr 08, 2021•1 hr 48 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . “We should not pathologize ‘normal’.” Do you include a PVT as part of your standard ADHD battery? If not, I bet you will after this episode! Drs. Julie Suhr and Allyson Harrison are here today talking through their research and experience with validity issues in ADHD assessment. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering if that young adult client REALLY has ADHD or if you should be considering other factors or diagnoses, this is the episode for yo...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 35 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . I’ve spoken with so many consulting clients over the last few years who want to transition to an all-testing practice and stop seeing therapy clients altogether. The problem is that it’s REALLY hard to cut down a therapy caseload in many cases. Today’s episode is all about how to do so ethically and practically. Here are few topics that I cover: The very first step that you need to take to transition to an all-testing practice A good timeline fo...
Apr 01, 2021•27 min
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 during the podcast today as Joel takes us on a journey through the philosophical and practical history o...
Mar 29, 2021•1 hr 26 min
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). This episode is all about developing connections with other professionals, schools, and physicians. ...
Mar 25, 2021•21 min
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 can be viewed as a cultural experience, and it is important for practitioners to be culturally competent with this populat...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 35 min
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 are a few things I talk about in the episode: Why join a consultation group Types of consultation gr...
Mar 18, 2021•27 min
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 time, however. Instead of Dr. Feifer presenting his own case, he is providing “live consultation” on ...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 18 min
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 – she’s here today to explain everything about Form Publisher. We talk about what it is, what it does, ...
Mar 11, 2021•43 min
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 you can hear questions from the attendees, which adds another dimension to the episode. Here are just...
Mar 08, 2021•40 min
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 some form or another, I decided to take a deep dive into the world of planners, journals, and so forth ...
Mar 04, 2021•29 min
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 ton of helpful information during our interview. We talk about many key points like… What exactly is...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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 owners – we really run the gamut from basic definitions and options all the way to hiring a Chief O...
Feb 25, 2021•57 min
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 how to handle doing an assessment with those who have been smoking regularly What works in treating A...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 13 min
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 how she has woven storytelling into mental health care and a separate venture called Strong Witness....
Feb 18, 2021•53 min
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. Here are a few topics that come up in the article: Why is neuropsychological assessment important righ...
Feb 15, 2021•24 min
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 service that we MUST have to thrive in private practice. Here are just a few things that we discuss:...
Feb 11, 2021•1 hr
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 find it as enjoyable as I did. As always with new podcast formats, please send me any feedback that...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 55 min
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 always exclusive to mental health and private practice. Here are just a few things that we touched ...
Feb 04, 2021•1 hr 1 min
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 and knowledge and turned them into a bona fide manual (masquerading as a children’s book) for deliv...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 8 min
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 non-testing features that are important. For the FULL review experience, check out the accompanying vi...
Jan 28, 2021•16 min
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 assessment process. Here are a few topics that we get into: Interviewing for traumatic experiences Measure...
Jan 25, 2021•1 hr 15 min
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 non-testing features that are important. For the FULL review experience, check out the accompanying v...
Jan 21, 2021•19 min
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 with Dr. Julia Strait about all things trauma. This first part focuses on defining trauma. Here are ju...
Jan 18, 2021•51 min
