Live Virtual Training via Zoom

Martin Sellbom, PhD, presents a live virtual professional training program on Using the MMPI-3 for Psychologists in Personal Injury/Disability and Family Court Matters.

This live virtual training takes place over two half-day sessions from 1:00 pm - 4:30 pm PST / 4:00 pm - 7:30 pm EST each day. This training will take place on Tuesday, January 20th and Wednesday, January 21st.

This badge-earning program can be shared digitally on platforms like LinkedIn or your resume and counts towards various certificates. Enroll to earn credit and share your new digital credentials with prospective employers and colleagues. This program counts as a foundational program in the Civil Forensic Assessment Certificate. 

This training introduces the 335-item MMPI-3, the most recent version of the MMPI instruments, for use in psychological practice. The first section covers introductory materials and will touch on the rationale for the current version and understanding the nature of the new normative sample. There will be an overview of the MMPI-3 scales and basic psychometrics and research.  

The basic foundations of administration, scoring, and interpretation will be described. The second section of the workshop will focus on MMPI-3 applications in the areas of civil litigation, and in particular, personal injury/disability and family court evaluations. Considerations for using the MMPI-3 in each of these areas will be considered, including a review of empirical research to support its use. Case illustrations from both personal injury/disability and family court contexts will be included.

This training is intended for licensed psychologists, forensic psychologists, and other mental health professionals who conduct psychological assessments in clinical or legal settings. It is especially relevant for those involved in personal injury, disability, and family court evaluations. The training is also suitable for postdoctoral fellows and advanced graduate students looking to deepen their knowledge of the MMPI-3 and its practical applications.

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

  • 1 Describe the rationale for the development of the MMPI-3
  • 2 Describe the 52 MMPI-3 scales
  • 3 Describe familiarity with the MMPI-3 interpretative framework
  • 4 Describe the psychometric findings available to guide MMPI-3 interpretation in personal injury and family court evaluations
  • 5 Describe various considerations for using the MMPI-3 in personal injury and family court evaluations

  • Intended Audience

    This training is designed for individuals who conduct forensic psychological evaluations involving personal injury/disability, child custody, and parental fitness, as well as those with a background in psychological testing and psychometrics who are interested in specialized forensic contexts. The intended audience includes those who utilize personality inventories in clinical or legal settings and seek to enhance their expertise in applying the MMPI-3 to civil litigation, personal injury, disability, and family court evaluations.

    • Forensic Psychologist
    • Psychologist
    • Psychiatrist
    • Postdoctoral Fellow
    • Advanced Graduate Student
    • Mental Health Professional

  • Experience Level

    This training is appropriate for licensed and pre-licensed mental health professionals at varying levels of experience with the MMPI-3 and its applications in clinical and legal settings.
    Beginner: Participants new to the MMPI-3 or psychological assessment, seeking foundational knowledge of the instrument, its scales, administration, scoring, and interpretation.
    Intermediate: Participants with some experience using previous MMPI versions or psychological assessments, looking to expand their understanding of the MMPI-3’s updated features, psychometrics, and research supporting its use in personal injury/disability and family court evaluations.
    Advanced: Participants with substantial experience in psychological assessment or forensic evaluation, aiming to deepen their expertise in applying the MMPI-3 to complex civil litigation contexts and integrating empirical research and case illustrations into practice.

  • Practice Setting

    Professionals who participate in this training typically work in environments where psychological assessments are conducted for legal, clinical, or forensic purposes. These settings often involve collaboration with attorneys, courts, insurance companies, and other stakeholders, and require the application of psychological testing to inform decisions in civil litigation, personal injury, disability, and family law matters. Workspaces may include private practices, hospitals, mental health clinics, forensic assessment centers, academic institutions, and government agencies.

    Examples of Practice Settings

    Examples of Practice Settings

    • Private forensic or clinical assessment practices
    • Hospital-based psychology or psychiatry departments
    • Family court clinics or court-appointed evaluation services
    • Rehabilitation or disability assessment centers
    • University or academic research settings
    • Government agencies (e.g., child protective services, disability determination services)
    • Correctional or legal system consultation roles

Presented By

Martin Sellbom, PhD, PhD

Martin Sellbom is a Professor in the School of Psychological Sciences at Monash University in Melbourne, Australia. He received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology in 2007 from Kent State University (USA). His research focuses on personality disorders, contemporary psychopathology models, and personality assessment with the MMPI instruments. Professor Sellbom's work has been featured in over 300 publications that includes four books, including the forthcoming (co-authored with Dustin Wygant) Forensic Mental Health Assessments using the MMPI-3. He has won several awards, including the American Psychological Foundation’s Theodore Millon mid-career award for advancing personality science, American Psychology-Law Society’s Saleem Shah Award and Society for Personality Assessment’s Samuel and Anne Beck Award for early career achievement. Professor Sellbom serves as the Editor-in-Chief for the Journal of Personality Assessment. For his clinical practice, he specializes in forensic psychological evaluations.

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Training Outline

Key topics covered in this training include:

  • Overview of the MMPI instrument history and development

  • Introduction to the 52 scales included in the MMPI-3

  • Discussion of the updated normative sample and key psychometric data

  • Guidance on MMPI-3 administration, scoring procedures, and interpretation

  • Application of the MMPI-3 in personal injury and disability assessments

  • Summary of supporting research for use in these evaluation contexts

  • Presentation of case examples from personal injury/disability settings

  • Communicating with Clients and Trainees About AI

  • Application of the MMPI-3 in family court and custody evaluations

  • Summary of supporting research for family court use

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  • Cancellation Policy

    Have a sudden change of plans and are unable to attend live? No worries; you will be given access to the on-demand version of the program once available. Please note that if you attend live, no access to the recording will be given.

  • Event Conduct

    Professional conduct is expected during our live programs. Our goal is to make our events as interactive as possible for all participants. We reserve the right to remove any participants who are disruptive, act unprofessionally, or who we are unable to verify their purchase.

Earning a Certificate

This is a badge-earning program, which means it will help you earn a certificate that can be showcased on digital platforms like LinkedIn.
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CE Sponsorship Information

Palo Alto University, Continuing & Professional Studies (CONCEPT) is approved by, recognized by, or maintains sponsorship/ provider status with the following boards and agencies. We maintain responsibility for all content in our CE/CPD programs. For more information, visit here. 

  1. American Psychological Association (APA): Approved sponsor of continuing education for psychologists.

  2. Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB): Approved continuing education provider (ACE program, Provider #1480), 11/22/2023–11/22/2026.

  3. Canadian Psychological Association (CPA): Approved to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.

  4. National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC): Approved Continuing Education Provider (ACEP No. 7190).



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