Assessment in Counseling with Adults

This seminar will provide an overview of Therapeutic Assessment, strategies of collaborative and strengths-based assessment, and discussion about how to analyze psychological evaluation data in a way that anticipates potential barriers to successful treatment.  The focus of this training is to provide strategies for the use of assessment in building on clients’ strengths to encourage motivation and investment in treatment, and to enhance efficient and successful treatment planning.  The presenter will provide case examples to illustrate assessment as an intervention.

• At the conclusion of this seminar, participants will be able to:

1. Identify key principles of Therapeutic Assessment
2. Describe strategies of collaborative and strengths-based assessment
3. Analyze psychological evaluation data for potential barriers to treatment
4. Describe techniques to giving assessment feedback in a way that encourages client motivation and investment in treatment

4 APA Continuing Education (CE) credits are available upon completion.

• What: Assessment in Counseling with Adults
• Who: Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D.
• Target Audience: Psychologists, clinical social workers, professional counselors, interns/residents in training, educators, service coordinators, case managers, and other professionals coordinating and applying treatment strategies for adults with mental health concerns.  The seminar is intended for an intermediate level provider.
• When: 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• How much: $149
• CE: 4 APA Continuing Education (CE) credits available upon completion of course
• If you are interested in participating in this seminar, please email emily@columbiapsychology.com or send us a message using the form at the bottom of this page.

Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC maintains responsibility for these programs and their content.  Instructors for Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC certify that they have no affiliations with or involvement in any organization or entity with any financial interest or nonfinancial interest in the subject matter that would present any conflicts of interest.  Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC and its instructors do not receive any commercial support for CE programs.

About the instructor:

Emily Crawford-Thompson, Ph.D. is a Licensed Psychologist who specializes in psychological evaluations with adults, including those who wish to be evaluated for possible Autism Spectrum Disorder.  She is trained as a clinical psychologist and has specialized experience in psychological evaluations since 2009.  She is well known in Columbia, Missouri as a trusted and compassionate psychologist with impeccable work that both providers and clients respect.  She is trained in the ADOS-2 (Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule), MIGDAS-2, and other evidence-based measures to assess Autism Spectrum Disorder.  She also does comprehensive psychological evaluations to determine diagnoses and treatment recommendations for a range of issues including Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Posttraumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and the range of mood, anxiety, and thought disorders.  She performs IQ testing and Learning Disorder testing, and evaluates independent living skills to provide concrete information about what kind of help individuals need to be more independent and enjoy their best quality of life.  She also does evaluations to determine readiness to participate in bariatric surgery, spinal cord stimulator, and transplant procedures.  Evaluations include a comprehensive written report with thorough, specific, and detailed recommendations for treatment and services, tailored to individual needs, and emphasizing strengths.  Feedback includes a thorough discussion of results in which the client is encouraged to ask questions and share their feelings about direction moving forward.  Dr. Crawford-Thompson also provides individual counseling, and she offers workshops for providers on a variety of topics including assessment in counseling, and autism in adults.  She taught graduate assessment courses at Stephens College for several years, and prior to founding Columbia Psychology Healing Center LLC in 2020, she had over ten years experience in community mental health after completing her internship and postdoc experiences at the VA Hospital.  She has supervised several providers for licensure, and facilitated peer supervision for many years.  She is a published author of God is Talking: How a Green Iguana Taught Me to Listen, along with several academic journal articles and book chapters on topics pertaining to trauma and resilience.  Dr. Emily and her friends began organizing annual   Walk for Water-Columbia in 2012, and Dr. Emily and Columbia Psychology Healing Center have helped raise funds for Charity: Water global clean water efforts with monthly donations.Dr. Crawford-Thompson genuinely enjoys helping people, and offers an empathetic, collaborative, and strengths-focused approach.