A graduate professor of mine, Dr. Reuschling, said in class all the time, “I got stuff, you got stuff, we all got stuff”…but most of humanity is able to handle their “stuff” in an appropriate manner. When someone is unable to handle their own stuff then they become our client, either voluntarily or by force. [...]
I saw a client for a diagnostic assessment. Both parents were actively involved with the assessment and were genuinely concerned about getting the best help possible. The mother of the client was extremely prepared: wrote down notes that she wanted me to know, took online tests and provided me with the copies, and brought a [...]
More and more I am seeing new names on my client roster. Looking back on how many actually show up for their appointment can be mind boggling. Performing diagnostic assessments (DA) is an all or nothing proposition. Out of the 4-5 DA’s that may be scheduled daily, on average 2-3 may show up. The clients [...]
As I see clients and their families for the first time, I get a sense of personal loss that can be infectious if one is not careful. Performing diagnostic assessments opens the world of the client and allows me to see, although dimly, into some very dark and personal places. The assessor is the first [...]
Here in the State of Ohio, professional counselors and professional clinical counselors can administer and score psychological tests in which they received training. PCC’s can diagnose and treat mental health disorders and conditions independently and PC’s can also diagnose and treat while under the supervision of a PCC. Counselors have received licensure in all 50 [...]
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