WEDNESDAY, April 25

TRACK A: Basic MMPI-2 Introduction, Part 1:

This intermediate-level workshop is designed to introduce the MMPI-2 to individuals with limited or no experience with the test. It is assumed that individuals have some graduate level training in psychological testing and assessment.

Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to:
• Describe the empirical and conceptual foundations of the MMPI-2
• Use the documentation available for the MMPI-2
• Evaluate the validity of a test protocol
• Interpret findings on the clinical scales and code types
• Interpret scores on the Restructured Clinical (RC) scales

8:30: Registration and continental breakfast
9:00: Introduction to the MMPI-2 (John Graham)
10:45: Interpretation of MMPI-2 Validity Scales (Paul Arbisi)
12:15: Lunch Break (90 minutes)
1:45: Interpretation of MMPI-2 Clinical Scales & Code Types (John Graham)
3:30: Interpretation of MMPI-2 Restructured Clinical (RC) Scales (Paul Arbisi)
5:00: Adjourn

TRACK B: Introduction to the MMPI–2–RF (Restructured Form):

This intermediate-level workshop is designed to introduce the MMPI-2-RF to individuals with limited or no experience with the test. It is assumed that individuals have some graduate level training in psychological testing and assessments. Dr. Auke Tellegen and Dr.Yossef Ben-Porath are instructors for all sessions.

Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to:
• Assess rationale & methods used to develop the MMPI-2-RF scales
• Describe the 51 scales of the MMPI-2-RF
• Utilize the MMPI-2-RF materials and documentation
• Utilize the MMPI-2-RF software
• Interpret MMPI-2-RF results in a variety of settings

8:30: Registration and Continental breakfast
9:00: MMPI-2-RF Introduction: Rationale, Development & Scale Descriptions
10:45: MMPI-2-RF Documentation and Psychometrics
12:15: Lunch Break (90 minutes)
1:45: Interpretive Guidelines for the MMPI-2-RF
3:30: MMPI-2-RF Case Illustrations
5:00: Adjourn

THURSDAY, April 26

TRACK A: Basic MMPI-2 Introduction, Part 2:

This workshop is a continuation of "Basic MMPI-2, Part 1" and is designed to introduce the MMPI-2 to individuals with limited or no experience with the test. It is assumed that individuals have some graduate level training in psychological testing and assessment.

Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to:
• Interpret scores on the MMPI-2 content scales
• Interpret scores on the MMPI-2 supplementary scales
• Interpret scores on the MMPI-2 PSY-5 scales
• Integrate information from various MMPI-2 scales into a comprehensive interpretation

8:30: Registration and Continental breakfast
9:00: Interpretation of MMPI-2 Content, Supplementary and PSY-5 Scales (Martin Sellbom)
10:45: An MMPI-2 Interpretive Strategy (John Graham)
12:15: Lunch Break (90 minutes)
1:45: MMPI-2 Cases (John Graham & Dustin Wygant)
3:30: Introduction to the MMPI-2-RF (Paul Arbisi)
5:00: Adjourn

TRACK B: MMPI-2-RF: Setting-Specific Applications:

This workshop is designed for individuals with some familiarity with the MMPI-2-RF, for example, those who have completed the “Introduction to the MMPI-2-RF” workshop. Attendees will further develop their MMPI-2-RF interpretation knowledge and skills in various settings where the test is used.  

Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to:
• Utilize special features of the MMPI-2-RF including the comparison group data
• Conduct evidence-based assessments with the MMPI-2-RF
• Interpret scores on the MMPI-2-RF for assessments conducted in forensic settings
• Interpret scores on the MMPI-2-RF in assessments conducted in mental health treatment settings
• Interpret scores on the MMPI-2-RF in evaluations conducted for personnel screenings

8:30: Registration and Continental breakfast
9:00: Use of the MMPI-2-RF in Personnel Screening (Yossef Ben-Porath)
10:45: Use of the MMPI-2-RF in Mental Health Settings (Dustin Wygant)
12:15: Lunch Break (90 minutes)
1:45: Use of the MMPI-2-RF in Disability Evaluations (Paul Arbisi)
3:30: Use of the MMPI-2-RF in Forensic Settings (Martin Sellbom)
5:00: Adjourn

FRIDAY, April 27

TRACK A: Basic MMPI-A Interpretation in Clinical and Forensic Settings

This workshop is designed to introduce the adolescent version of the MMPI to individuals with little or no experience with the test. Graduate level education in psychological testing and assessments is assumed. Robert Archer is instructor for all sessions.

Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to:

• Assess the rationale for and the methods used to develop the MMPI-A
• Optimally use MMPI-A validity, clinical, content & supplementary scales
• Determine when to administer the MMPI-A
• Apply knowledge of forensic applications of the MMPI-A
• Develop a comprehensive interpretation of the MMPI-A

8:30: Registration and Continental breakfast
9:00: MMPI-A Development; Interpretation of Validity Scales
10:45: Interpretive Strategies: Clinical Scales and Code Types
12:15: Lunch Break (90 minutes)
1:45: Interpretation of MMPI-A Content & Supplementary Scales; Forensic Applications
3:30: MMPI-A Clinical Case Examples
5:00: Adjourn

TRACK B: The MMPI-2-RF / MMPI-2 and Treatment

This intermediate-level workshop is designed for individuals familiar with the MMPI-2-RF / MMPI-2. Graduate level education in psychological testing and assessments is assumed. Attendees will develop their MMPI test instrument interpretation knowledge and applications in various treatment settings in order to maximize therapy and treatment outcome.

Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to:

• Understand how and why assessment using the MMPI test instruments can be therapeutic for clients
• Use "softer" tests to explore MMPI test instrument findings
• Utilize a helpful format for giving oral and written feedback about findings to clients
• Use MMPI test instrument findings to maximize treatment outcome
• Use the PSY-5 scales to predict psychological features of patient reactions

8:30: Registration and Continental breakfast
9:00: Therapeutic Assessment - 1 (Stephen Finn)
10:45: Therapeutic Assessment - 2 (Stephen Finn)
12:15: Lunch Break (90 minutes)
1:45: Use of the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-2 to Maximize Treatment Outcome (Paul Arbisi)
3:30: PSY-5 Scales and Treatment Alliance: Managing Transference and Counter-transference (Allan Harkness & John McNulty)
5:00: Adjourn

TRACK C: Advanced Topics in MMPI-2-RF / MMPI-2 Interpretation

This advanced-level workshop is designed for individuals familiar with the MMPI-2-RF and MMPI-2. Attendees will further develop their interpretation knowledge and skills in use of the MMPI instruments in various settings and applications.

Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to:

• Interpret scores on the MMPI instruments related to substance abuse
• Interpret scores on the MMPI instruments related to personality disorders
• Identify over-reporting protocols using the MMPI instruments
• Conduct evidence based assessments using the MMPI instruments

8:30: Registration and Continental Breakfast
9:00: Assessing Substance Abuse Problems with the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-2 (Nathan Weed)
10:45: Assessing Personality Disorders with the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-2 (Martin Sellbom & Michael Bagby)
12:15: Lunch Break (90 minutes)
1:45: Assessing Over-reporting on the MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-2 (Dustin Wygant & Michael Bagby)
3:30: MMPI-2-RF/MMPI-2 Cases (Paul Arbisi and John Graham)
5:00: Adjourn

SATURDAY and SUNDAY, April 28-29:

47th Annual Symposium on Recent Research

(For a PDF download of descriptions and objectives, click HERE)