AAFP: Assessing Allegations of Trauma in Forensic Contexts
Presented by Christina Pietz, PhD, ABPP, in partnership with The American Academy of Forensic Psychology
6 Hours | 6 CEs
This on-demand professional training program on Assessing Allegations of Trauma in Forensic Contexts is presented by Christina Pietz, Ph.D., ABPP, in partnership with The American Academy of Forensic Psychology
Assessment of claims of emotional harm and trauma in therapeutic settings is very different from the assessment of these matters in legal proceedings. This course provides an overview of the history and conception of the posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) diagnosis, including its introduction in the DSM-III. The diagnostic criteria of PTSD in the DSM-IV and DSM 5 are compared, and implications for forensic assessment are discussed. The challenges of assessing claims of emotional harm and trauma in forensic contexts are reviewed and best practices proposed, with specific consideration of the unique challenges that present in personal injury, disability, and criminal litigation. Thorough reviews of the Moral Emotional Numbing Test and Clinician-Administered PTSD Scale for DSM-5 (CAPS) are provided, as is a discussion of the utility of the MMPI-2 and PAI in the assessment of complaints of emotional harm and trauma.
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
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Describe the development and history of the PTSD diagnosis
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Describe the diagnosis and symptom picture of PTSD and related disorders
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Describe the DSM-IV and DSM 5 criteria for PTSD
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Describe special challenges of assessing persons alleging emotional harm or trauma in personal injury, disability, and criminal contexts
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Describe the strengths and weaknesses of tests frequently used to assess trauma complaints in forensic contexts
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Describe best practices when assessing litigants reporting emotional harm or trauma
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Describe special challenges of assessing complaints of emotional harm and trauma with persons from diverse backgrounds
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Describe the delayed onset of PTSD
Presented By
Christina Pietz, PhD, ABPP
Christina A. Pietz, PhD, ABPP, is a Forensic Psychologist at the United States Medical Center for Federal Prisoners in Springfield, MO, and at Burrell Behavioral Health. She has completed psychological evaluations for federal courts throughout the United States, and she has testified as an expert witness in federal court, state court, and military court. Dr. Pietz is also Director of Forensic Training at the Forest Institute of Professional Psychology and Past President of the American Board of Forensic Psychology. Currently, she serves on the American Board of Psychology Board of Trustees as the representative for the American Board of Forensic Psychology.
Curriculum
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1
Welcome
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Review Before Proceeding
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2
Lesson 1
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Lesson 1 Video
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Mental and Behavioral Disorders Worksheet
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Lesson 1 Quiz
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3
Lesson 2
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Lesson 2 Video
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Lesson 2 Quiz
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4
Lesson 3
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Lesson 3 Video
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Multiple Data Sources
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Lesson 3 Quiz
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5
Lesson 4
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Lesson 4 Video
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CAPS-5 Manual
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Case Example
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References
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Lesson 4 Quiz
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6
Evaluation
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Instructions
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Evaluation
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Submission Verification
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American Academy of Forensic Psychology
We are proud to partner with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) for this training. AAFP is a non-profit organization of board certified forensic psychologists whose mission is to contribute to the development and maintenance of forensic psychology as a specialized field of study, research and practice. The Academy does this by providing high quality continuing education workshops, providing a forum for the exchange of scientific information among its members, and conferring awards upon outstanding students and practitioners in the field of forensic psychology.
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