Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . I’m back with four of my favorite psychologists for another happy hour episode! If you didn’t catch the first couple of happy hours, you can find them in the show notes. Happy hour episodes are free-flowing conversations where the five of us talk about our businesses, clinical work, and personal lives. Here are just some of the topics that came up this time: Tips for a successful internship application Stephanie’s prodigious memory TikTok’s infl...
Sep 20, 2021•1 hr 49 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I get a lot of questions during consulting about how to offer benefits to employees. There are a lot of misconceptions around when we have to offer benefits, who we can offer them to, and how to structure them. This episode is for all of you who are considering offering benefits and would like a little more info to get started! Cool Things Mentioned https://www.healthcare.gov/see-plans/#/small-business https://www.peoplekeep.com/blog/qsehra-vs.-i...
Sep 16, 2021•17 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Ready for an information-packed episode on a controversial topic? This one is for you. Dr. Mike Wolff is here to talk through the ins and outs of central auditory processing disorder. If you’re like me, CAPD has come up so many times over the years in your practice, yet the research is mixed on the validity of the diagnosis. Mike presents a thoughtful and compelling case for considering CAPD as a “thing,” and there’s a lot to take from this epis...
Sep 13, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Continuing with the theme of hiring, today I’m talking about interviewing tips. Let’s say that you’ve found a few good candidates – now you have to figure out if they’re actually a good fit for your practice! There are definitely some good ways to go about doing so and some less-than-ideal ways. Here are some of the areas that I tackle in this episode: Why interviewing is often useless Ways to combat bias in interviews The one thing I always do a...
Sep 09, 2021•26 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Underrepresentation is a HUGE problem in the field of neuropsychology. My guest today, Dr. Courtney Ray, is one of several folks who are working hard to change that. As one of the founding members of the Society for Black Neuropsychology, she is playing a crucial role in bringing neuropsychology to Black students and growing a community of Black neuropsychologists. Join us as we talk about… The origin story of the Society for Black Neuropsycholo...
Sep 06, 2021•1 hr 18 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . In my mastermind groups and individual consulting sessions, I get a lot of questions about hiring. Many folks are interested in expanding but are unsure of how to do it, which makes sense because it can definitely be an overwhelming process. This episode discusses some of the foundations for bringing other clinicians into your practice. These are a few topics that I discuss: Why would you hire other clinicians? When should you start hiring? What...
Sep 02, 2021•27 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here “When you advocate for your kid, you want to advocate for everyone else.” Dr. Theresa Regan translated her personal experience with an autistic child into a passion for helping autistic adults in her neuropsych practice. She’s here today to talk with me about her approach to identifying and assessing adult autism. We cover a lot of theoretical and practical ground in this conversation! Here are a few things that we dive into: Reasons that all clin...
Aug 30, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Whether you’re just starting out or you’re trying to grow, finding office space can be a tricky venture. Many of us assume that we need to leap into full-time office space, but that’s not necessarily the case. Today I’m talking about some ins and outs of finding office space, knowing how much to acquire at first, and figuring out when you’re ready to expand or take on more space. Enjoy! Featured Resource I am honored to partner with PAR for 2021...
Aug 26, 2021•26 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . I am honored to have Dr. Seth Grossman and Dr. Robert Tringone on the show today to talk about the Millon family of instruments. Not only were Robert and Seth personally connected to Ted Millon for many years, they’ve continued to play major roles in the development and authorship of the instruments and those oh-so-nuanced interpretive reports. I couldn’t think of anyone better suited to have this discussion with me. Here are just a few points t...
Aug 23, 2021•1 hr 25 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Anybody else having a hard time finding clinicians? In my talks with other practice owners around the country, it seems like EVERYONE is struggling to hire. There are many reasons that I believe this is happening, but what it means for us as practice owners is that we have to do more to set ourselves apart from the other employment options out there. One of the ways to do that is with a stellar job ad. Here’s what I’m discussing in today’s episod...
Aug 19, 2021•20 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I’ve spoken with a number of folks over the years about the growing shift to a dimensional model of mental health. Today’s guest has literally written the book on this topic! Dr. Ben Lahey has been researching and writing about dimensional concepts for years and years, and I’m so fortunate to have him here to share some thoughts. If you’d like to check out Ben’s newly released book, you can find the link in the show notes. These are a few areas t...
Aug 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Have you ever wondered how to go private pay and still provide access to folks who need evaluations but can’t pay for them? This episode is for you. I love talking with Dr. Annie VanSkiver because she clearly values access to services yet has also found ways to grow a profitable practice that does not rely on insurance. This is a great episode with tons of takeaway content! Here are a few things we talk about: How to get off insurance panels Bal...
Aug 12, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Dr. Jen Engle, board-certified pediatric neuropsychologist, is here to talk about best practices for assessing motor-impaired children. We cover nearly all aspects of the assessment process, starting with getting the referral and moving through battery selection, how and when to break standardization, and considerations in writing the report. This conversation was absolutely packed with information for anyone who may work with this population or...
Aug 09, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Well, hello there! It’s been a while since we talked. Guess what? I completely ignored ALL of my own advice, outlined in exquisite detail on this podcast over the last four years, and got myself 1000% overwhelmed during the last few months. My boundaries weakened and I started listening to that old voice that says, “Do everything for everyone…or THEY WON’T LIKE YOU.” Now that I’m back in control of my schedule, I’d love to chat about what went w...
Aug 05, 2021•24 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. “Fortune favors the prepared mind.” Continuing with the idea of systems and getting our practices to a more manageable place, I’m talking with Dr. Mike Docktor today. Mike is a pediatric gastroenterologist and co-founder of Dock Health, a task management software platform specifically for healthcare professionals. If you’ve ever found yourself thinking things like, “did I call that person back?” or “have I scheduled feedback for FirstName?” or “d...
Jun 23, 2021•54 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Nicole Vienna of Vienna Psychological Group is here to chat about youthful offender evaluations, a specialty area within her forensic practice. These evaluations play an important role in the sentencing and parole process for juveniles, shaping their lives and influencing important legal decisions. Nicole also hosts the Forensic Psychologist podcast, a podcast aimed at other forensic psychologists and attorneys who are interested in forensic ...
Jun 21, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Let’s rewind to four years ago when I was super confused and overwhelmed with the financial aspect of my practice. I knew I needed to be saving for retirement but didn’t know how to balance that need with other financial obligations. Luckily, I got connected with Ariel Ward and her team at Abacus Wealth. She’s here today to walk us through the ins and outs of financial planning and retirement savings for mental health practice owners. Here are j...
Jun 17, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Welcome back to another happy hour episode! After having so much fun during the first episode back in February 2020, we thought we’d make this a regular thing. These episodes are meant to be a more informal, casual discussion of a wide range of topics – testing-related and otherwise. Here are a few things that we touch on during this conversation: Aspects of testing that we feel most confident in Translating your processes in a way that admin sta...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 46 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Welcome to Summer Slam #3! If you haven’t checked out the previous two episodes of Summer Slam, definitely go back and listen to those for some quick, actionable tips that you can start working on asap. Today’s episode is about revisiting your rates. Theoretically, we should be raising our rates at least once a year, but many of us either forget or run into other hurdles in actually doing so. I’ll talk through how you might raise your rates whet...
Jun 10, 2021•16 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Dr. Esther Geva is here to talk through her work with assessing English language learners. She has worked for years in this arena and has literally co-written the book on culturally and linguistically diverse children. Esther shared a number of meaningful stories and case examples to really bring these principles to life. Here are just a few things that we cover during our discussion: The distinction between testing and assessment Defining “dyna...
Jun 07, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Welcome to Summer Slam #2! If you didn’t catch Summer Slam #1 on building your ideal schedule, make sure to go back and listen. The Summer Slam series is meant to be a few short, easy-to-implement tips to fine tune your practice over the next few months. For Summer Slam #2, we’re talking about revising your battery. How many of us have been giving the same measures year after year, with little thought to how they work for US or work for the CLIE...
Jun 03, 2021•16 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . “There are two purposes of an evaluation in my mind: preservation of self-esteem for the child and peace of mind for parents.” Preschool assessment is a relatively untouched topic here on the podcast, but that changes with today’s episode! Dr. Stephanie Meyer is here to chat with me about her extensive work in assessing children under five years old. We cover a wide range of topics, from her general approach to testing all the way to specific me...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 6 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Did anyone else watch pro wrestling as a kid? My brother, cousin, and I would gather around the TV and watch anything from the WWF, WCW, WWE…whatever we could find. Then we would re-enact the moves using our stuffed animals and, sometimes, one another. So when I was searching for a name for this short summer series of podcasts, “Summer Slam” was an obvious choice! The Summer Slam series will have a few quick, to-the-point episodes with simple, a...
May 27, 2021•15 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Dr. Ben Lovett is back and talking all about his book, Testing Accommodations for Students with Disabilities. He has a stellar command of the research in this field from having done it himself and reviewed so much of it while writing the book. Here are a few things that we talked about: When to have individuals take medication (or not) prior to testing The most research-supported accommodations for things like ADHD, learning disorders, and mood c...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 10 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . How many times have you entered the testing room, started the battery, and figured out that you left something crucial in another office (for me, it’s always my phone/stopwatch)? Or how many times have you sent out a report only to get an email back from the client asking why there’s another name on the report? Yikes! Both of these – and many other slip-ups – are mistakes that could have been avoided with a little preparation or double-checking....
May 20, 2021•28 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . How many times have you run into challenging or ambiguous ethical situations and looked around your office, wishing an attorney would appear to answer all of your questions? For me, it’s countless. Dr. Amanda Zelechoski doesn’t answer ALL the questions that have ever come up, but she came really close on today’s episode! As a dual attorney-psychologist and risk management consultant for The Trust, Dr. Zelechoski has a unique, insider’s perspecti...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 19 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today I’m addressing another frequent question from the Facebook group and my consulting clients: where can I find CEU credits on assessment-related topics? While it can be harder to find testing-specific topics than therapy-related topics, there are some good options out there that cover a variety of assessment-related information. Cool Things Mentioned National Academy of Neuropsychology American Psychological Association The Testing Psychologi...
May 13, 2021•15 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Irritability in kids has been a personal and professional interest for nearly two decades. I went to grad school at a time when pediatric bipolar disorder was the “hot” diagnosis, only to find out several years later that the irritability so often seen as representative of bipolar in kids did not actually predict a bipolar diagnosis during adulthood. The advent of disruptive mood dysregulation disorder advanced our knowledge quite a bit, yet the...
May 10, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here “If you’re not comfortable asking for someone’s CV, why are you comfortable asking for their advice?” I cannot count how many times I’ve seen requests for clinical consultation come up in the Testing Psychologist Community and elsewhere. Fortunately, Dr. Kathryn Esquer has made a career out of connecting with others and helping them connect with one another. She is here today talking with me about the research and practice of clinical consultation...
May 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Would you rather read the transcript? Click here . Today’s interview was fascinating. I had the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Ted Cunliffe and Dr. Jason Smith, two of the co-authors of the book, Understanding Female Offenders. These guys have spent their careers working with- and studying female offenders and share a wealth of information from their own research and elsewhere. These are just a few topics that we discuss in the interview: A broad overview and definition of psychopathy How psychop...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 25 min
