16PF Course for Psychologists, Therapists and Counsellors (Level 1)
Course Overview
The 16PF is a well-known clinical instrument commonly used by psychologists, therapists and counselors worldwide to help understand normal personality and, in conjunction with tests of psychopathology, to help with prognosis and therapy planning. It provides clinicians with the measurement of a wide range of behaviours such as anxiety, adjustment, emotional stability and behavioral problems. It can also be used within other areas of psychology, such as career and occupational selection.
This 3-day workshop will equip Clinicians with the foundational knowledge and skills to become proficient 16PF users in their clinical practice. Teaching, discussion and sharing will be framed within the clinical context, ie, the participants’ workplace setting.
Leading in a dynamic, interactive, and learner-centric way, Dr Thom Needham & Dr Mandy Cao will review the instrument in detail, familiarize participants with literature and research, present practical case studies in a variety of settings, and dive deep into psychometric knowledge to firmly ground the participants. They will share their rich experience on how to administer the 16PF, interpret results, provide client feedback effectively, and use assessment information for treatment planning & intervention strategies. Whether familiar with the 16PF or not, participants will learn how to maximize the benefits of the 16PF 5th edition with their clients.
At the end of the course, participants can expect the following outcomes:
Important Note: Right to purchase the 16PF instrument lies with the PAN Group, owner of 16PF. This course does not certify participants to purchase 16PF .
About the Workshop Facilitators
The 16PF is a well-known clinical instrument commonly used by psychologists, therapists and counselors worldwide to help understand normal personality and, in conjunction with tests of psychopathology, to help with prognosis and therapy planning. It provides clinicians with the measurement of a wide range of behaviours such as anxiety, adjustment, emotional stability and behavioral problems. It can also be used within other areas of psychology, such as career and occupational selection.
This 3-day workshop will equip Clinicians with the foundational knowledge and skills to become proficient 16PF users in their clinical practice. Teaching, discussion and sharing will be framed within the clinical context, ie, the participants’ workplace setting.
Leading in a dynamic, interactive, and learner-centric way, Dr Thom Needham & Dr Mandy Cao will review the instrument in detail, familiarize participants with literature and research, present practical case studies in a variety of settings, and dive deep into psychometric knowledge to firmly ground the participants. They will share their rich experience on how to administer the 16PF, interpret results, provide client feedback effectively, and use assessment information for treatment planning & intervention strategies. Whether familiar with the 16PF or not, participants will learn how to maximize the benefits of the 16PF 5th edition with their clients.
At the end of the course, participants can expect the following outcomes:
- Participants will understand the 16PF’s properties: its concepts, construction, scale meanings, normative basis, and how it can be applied appropriately and professionally
- Participants will learn how to administer 16PF and gain valuable tips on interpretation
- Participants will be able to use the 16PF assessment information in treatment planning and intervention strategies
- Participants will learn the different computer-generated reports, eg., Comprehensive Personality Report and Basic Score Report
- Participants will learn how to give effective feedback to spur clients’ development, including ‘what to say, how to say it’.
Important Note: Right to purchase the 16PF instrument lies with the PAN Group, owner of 16PF. This course does not certify participants to purchase 16PF .
About the Workshop Facilitators
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Dr Needham holds Master’s degrees in Theology and Counselling Psychology and the Doctorate of Education degree in Developmental and Counselling Psychology. His expertise on the 16PF is unparalleled: Thom has conducted more than 4,000 assessments over the past 40 years in many countries, using the 16PF in a variety of settings including clinical, educational and organizational settings. His endorsement of the famed clinical textbook, ’16PF Interpretation in Clinical Practice: A Guide to the Fifth Edition’ appears on its cover. Thom has trained Singapore government psychologists at the Civil Service College, conducted many workshops in the Executive Development Program at SUSS, and provided 16PF training for private counselors. He has served as an adjunct professor for Cambridge University’s Beijing graduate management program for Chinese CEO’s, where he taught the assessment and development of managers.
Dr Mandy Cao is an educational psychologist specializing in psychological testing and measurement. She has a PhD degree in cognition, learning and development with a specialization in motivation from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. She also holds professional membership in the American Psychological Association, the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology, and the Academy of Management. Over the past decade, she has developed expertise on the 16PF through research on personality and motivation in the workplace, and assessment of managers for selection and development. |
Target Audience
This workshop is strongly recommended for psychologists, therapists and counsellors. They should preferably hold a Master’s degree or higher in psychology (e.g., clinical, counseling, school) or closely related field, PLUS relevant graduate-level coursework in Tests and Measurement. No prior 16PF experience is necessary.
Pre-Workshop Reading and Assignments
Duration
3 days (9 am - 5 pm).
Workshop Topics:
DAY ONE
A. Review of APA Ethics for use of measurement in clinical practice
B. Overview of 16PF
DAY TWO
A. Interpretation Tips
DAY THREE
A. Detailed knowledge and skills on how to use computer-generated reports in various contexts
*Course Progression
This course is set at Level 1 and will train clinicians who are new to 16PF to be proficient users of the instrument. Advance users can attend the 2-day Level 2 workshop.
Note: Interested persons working as Hiring Managers, Career Coaches, Leadership Mentors, etc, who do not hold a graduate qualification in psychology (or related field) or without graduate-level coursework in Tests and Measurement, should attend the 2-day ‘16PF Course for HR Professionals, Counsellors, Career and Leadership Coaches (Level 1)’ course.
This workshop is strongly recommended for psychologists, therapists and counsellors. They should preferably hold a Master’s degree or higher in psychology (e.g., clinical, counseling, school) or closely related field, PLUS relevant graduate-level coursework in Tests and Measurement. No prior 16PF experience is necessary.
Pre-Workshop Reading and Assignments
- Complete or have a client complete the 16PF online
- Be familiar with scales by alphabetical letter (A, E, F, etc)
- Review handout materials
- Complete first open book quiz
- Recommended Reading
- Essentials of 16PF Assessment by Heather E.P. Cattell & James M. Schuerger (2003), or
- 16PGF Interpretation in Clinical Practice: A guide to the Fifth Edition, IPAT (1997)
Duration
3 days (9 am - 5 pm).
Workshop Topics:
DAY ONE
A. Review of APA Ethics for use of measurement in clinical practice
B. Overview of 16PF
- Key resources in learning the 16PF
- Significance of peer-reviewed research
- Various applications
- Computer-generated reports
- How to evaluate whether a profile is valid
- Impression Management
- Infrequency, etc
- Sten distribution with bi-polar traits
- How Global Factors are derived
- How Global Factors relate to Big Five
- Why a cognitive measure, ‘B’ scale, on a personality instrument?
- Significance of ‘B’ distribution
- Qualification & website access
- Decision about proctoring
- Preparation of link and access code
- Precautions against excessive 'B' responses
- How personality influence behaviour
- A review of the meaning of particular scores on the 15 traits according to distribution
- Case illustrations of various trait scores
- A review of the various traits that cluster into the 5 Global Factors
- How different combinations of factors influence behaviour
DAY TWO
A. Interpretation Tips
- Use 16PF resources to help
- Make a judgment about truth telling (validity measures, asp IM) and the impact on interpretation of profile
- Divide profile into 3 groups
- Determine the degree of apparent unity, consistency and development of the personality
- Evaluate the meaning of 'L' score in the context of the overall profile
- Gauge whether a trait is adaptive or a defense mechanism. Impact of defensive behaviour on functioning:
- C+ Adult children of alcoholics
- L- & F+ Denial; possibility underlying paranoia
- M+ Fantasy and inward retreat
- Determine the meaning of Anxiety (1-3)
- What traits might be age related (ie, F)
- Interpret the overall pattern (uniqueness of this recipe)
- Case 1: Anxiety disorder
- Case 2: Major problems
- Case 3: Limited residence and internal strengths
- Case 4: Chronic depression
- Case 5: Second divorce with high conflict third significant relationship
- Selected research
- International manual
- Case 1: Treating situation and character
- Case 2: Issues of overachiever
DAY THREE
A. Detailed knowledge and skills on how to use computer-generated reports in various contexts
- Comprehensive Personality Report
- Basic Score Report
- Couple Counseling Report
- Adolescent Psychological Report
- Individual written analysis of profiles
- Small group sharing and discussion
- Large group participation
- Video
- Practice among participants
*Course Progression
This course is set at Level 1 and will train clinicians who are new to 16PF to be proficient users of the instrument. Advance users can attend the 2-day Level 2 workshop.
Note: Interested persons working as Hiring Managers, Career Coaches, Leadership Mentors, etc, who do not hold a graduate qualification in psychology (or related field) or without graduate-level coursework in Tests and Measurement, should attend the 2-day ‘16PF Course for HR Professionals, Counsellors, Career and Leadership Coaches (Level 1)’ course.
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