FRIDAY, October 9

Basic Interpretation of the MMPI-2 • Part 1: Introduce the MMPI-2 to individuals with limited or no experience with the test by providing a rationale for use in clinical assessment and summarizing the interpretive literature, including empirical correlates of the scales. 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
  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

SATURDAY, October 10

Basic Interpretation of the MMPI-2 • Part 2: This workshop is a continuation of "Basic Interpretation of the MMPI-2, Part 1" which is designed to introduce the MMPI-2 to individuals with limited or no experience with the test. It is assumed that individuals have graduate level education in psychological testing and assessment. This workshop will provide a rationale for use in clinical assessment and summarizing the interpretive literature, including empirical correlates of the scales.

Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to:
• Interpret scores on the MMPI-2 Supplementary Scales
• Interpret scores on the MMPI-2 Content Scales
• Integrate information from the various MMPI-2 scales into a comprehensive
   interpretation
• Utilize the MMPI-2 as part of an overall assessment of personality and psychopathology
• Interpret Supplementary and Content Scale scores for sample cases

  8:30:  Registration and Continental breakfast           
  9:00:  Interpretation of MMPI-2 Supplementary Scales – Paul Arbisi
10:45:  Interpretation of MMPI-2 Content Scales – John Graham
12:15:  Lunch Break
  1:45:  MMPI-2 Interpretive Strategy – John Graham
  3:30:  MMPI-2 Illustrative Cases – John Graham
  5:00:  Adjourn

Introducing the MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form), Part 1:
An introduction to the new 338-item version of the MMPI–2, the MMPI-2-Restructured Form (MMPI-2-RF) is designed for individuals with some experience with the MMP–2. This workshop will provide information on the rationale and methods used to develop the MMPI–2–RF; the organization, content, and psychometric properties of the 50 MMPI–2–RF scales; and scoring and interpreting the MMPI–2–RF, including the presentation of case examples.  Instructor: Yossef Ben-Porath

Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to:
• Assess the rationale for and the methods used to develop the 50 MMPI–2–RF scales
• Describe the 50 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:  Introducing the MMPI-2-RF: Rationale, Development, and Scale Descriptions
10:45:  MMPI-2-RF Documentation and Psychometrics
12:15:  Lunch Break
  1:45:  Interpretive Guidelines for the MMPI-2-RF
  3:30:  MMPI-2-RF Case Illustrations
  5:00:  Adjourn

Forensic Applications of the MMPI-2 - Part 1: This intermediate-level workshop is designed for individuals with some familiarity with the MMPI-2.  Use of the MMPI-2 test in forensic evaluations will be distinguished from its use in clinical assessments.

Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to:
• Describe and consider ethical issues related to the use of the MMPI instruments
   in forensic evaluations
• Be familiar with the various professional guidelines and standards relevant to
   forensic evaluations
• Assess over-reporting in forensic evaluations with the MMPI instruments
• Use the MMPI instruments in disability evaluations

  8:30:  Registration and Continental breakfast
  9:00:  Ethical Considerations in Forensic Applications of the MMPI-2, Part 1
             – Kathleen Stafford
10:45:  Ethical Considerations in Forensic Applications of the MMPI-2, Part 2
             – Kathleen Stafford
12:15:  Lunch Break
  1:45:  Assessing Over-reporting in Forensic Evaluations with the MMPI
             Instruments – Paul Arbisi
  3:30:  Use of the MMPI Instruments in Disability Evaluations – Paul Arbisi
  5:00:  Adjourn

SUNDAY, October 11

Advanced MMPI-2-RF Interpretation • Case Studies: This workshop is designed for individuals with some familiarity with the MMPI-2-RF, for example, those who have completed the “Introducing the MMPI-2-RF (Restructured Form)” workshop. Attendees will further develop their MMPI-2-RF interpretation knowledge and skills through a series of case studies that illustrate use of the MMPI-2-RF and its documentation with individuals assessed in various settings.

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 in clinical assessments conducted in mental
   health treatment settings
• Interpret scores on the MMPI-2-RF in evaluations conducted in pre-surgical psychological screenings
• Interpret scores on the MMPI-2-RF in evaluations conducted in non-clinical settings

  8:30:  Registration and Continental breakfast           
  9:00:  Case Studies from Mental Health Settings, Part 1 – Yossef Ben-Porath
10:45:  Case Studies from Mental Health Settings, Part 2 – Paul Arbisi
12:15:  Lunch Break
  1:45:  Case Studies from Pre-Surgical Psychological Screenings – Andrew Block
  3:30:  Case Studies from Non-Clinical Settings – Yossef Ben-Porath
  5:00:  Adjourn

Forensic Applications of the MMPI-2 • Part 2: This intermediate-level workshop is designed for individuals with some familiarity with the MMPI-2. Use of the test in disability and child custody evaluations; identifying malingering in forensic settings; and interpreting forensic cases will be covered.

Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to:
• Incorporate MMPI-2 findings in child custody evaluations
• Testify on MMPI-2 and MMPI-2-RF findings
• Incorporate MMPI-2/MMPI-2-RF findings in competency to stand trial evaluations.
• Incorporate MMPI-2/MMPI-2-RF findings in criminal responsibility evaluations.
• Integrate information from the various sets of MMPI-2 and MMPI-2-RF scales in
   forensic evaluations.

  8:30:  Registration and Continental breakfast           
  9:00:  Using the MMPI-2 in Child Custody Evaluations – John Graham
10:45:  Testifying on MMPI-2 and MMPI-2-RF Findings – Yossef Ben-Porath
12:15:  Lunch Break
  1:45:  Using the MMPI Instruments in Competency and Sanity Evaluations
             – Kathleen Stafford
  3:30:  MMPI-2/MMPI-2-RF Forensic Cases – Kathleen Stafford & John Graham
  5:00:  Adjourn


Advanced Topics MMPI-2 Interpretation: This advanced workshop is designed for individuals who are with familiar with the MMPI-2. Attendees will further develop their MMPI-2 interpretation knowledge and skills in use of the test in treatment planning and in medical settings, in identifying under-reporting, and in integrating information from various MMPI-2 sources in MMPI-2 interpretation.

Learning Objectives • Participants will be able to:
• Conduct evidence-based evaluations with the MMPI-2
• Interpret scores on the MMPI-2 in the context of treatment planning
• Interpret scores on the MMPI-2 in evaluations conducted in medical settings
• Identify and consider the impact of under-reporting on the MMPI-2

  8:30:  Registration and Continental breakfast           
  9:00:  Using the MMPI-2 in Medical Settings – Paul Arbisi
10:45:  Using the MMPI-2 in Treatment Planning – John Graham
12:15:  Lunch Break
  1:45:  Identifying Under-reporting with the MMPI-2 – John Graham
  3:30:  MMPI-2 Case Studies – Paul Arbisi
  5:00:  Adjourn