16PF Course for Psychologists, Therapists and Counsellors (Level 2)
Course Overview
The 16PF is a well-known clinical instrument commonly used by psychologists, therapists and counselors worldwide.
This two-day workshop is specially designed to deepen the skills of Clinicians who have experience in using the 16PF 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 dive deep into the meaning of individual and combined scales, cross-cultural application, noting important literature, research & psychometric properties, practising interpretations and gaining tips on the empathic use of 16PF findings with clients. The contribution of clinicians to the workplace and coaching through the use of 16PF will be discussed.
The workshop will also cover the use of computer-generated reports such as the Basic Score Report (BSR), Couples Counseling Report (CCR) and the Psych Evaluation Personality Questionnaire Interpretation (PEPQI).
At the end of the course, participants will achieve the following:
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.
This two-day workshop is specially designed to deepen the skills of Clinicians who have experience in using the 16PF 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 dive deep into the meaning of individual and combined scales, cross-cultural application, noting important literature, research & psychometric properties, practising interpretations and gaining tips on the empathic use of 16PF findings with clients. The contribution of clinicians to the workplace and coaching through the use of 16PF will be discussed.
The workshop will also cover the use of computer-generated reports such as the Basic Score Report (BSR), Couples Counseling Report (CCR) and the Psych Evaluation Personality Questionnaire Interpretation (PEPQI).
At the end of the course, participants will achieve the following:
- Increased understanding and appreciation of the scientific foundation of the 16PF
- Increased knowledge and skills in objective yet empathic use of measurement
- Interpretation with ‘recipes’ for behavior derived from scale interaction
- Advance from single scale to simultaneous multiple scale interpretation
- Become knowledgeable in how to conduct a post-assessment interview
- Gain practice in 16PF advanced interpretation in small and large groups
- Gain tips for discussing 16PF findings to inform and motivate clients for change
- Learn how to expand your practice with 16PF application to coaching in the workplace
- Develop a plan for continued development of 16PF interpretation skill
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
Psychologists, therapists and counsellors who want to deepen their understanding of the 16PF and advance their skill in multiple scale interpretation are strongly encouraged to attend. They should preferably hold a Master’s degree or higher in psychology (e.g., clinical, counseling, school) or closely related field. Some prior experience in using 16PF is needed.
Pre-Workshop Reading and Assignments
Duration
2 days (9 am - 5 pm).
Workshop Topics
DAY ONE
A. Review of Salient Statistical Properties of 16PF
DAY TWO
A. Post-Assessment Interview
*Course Progression
This course is set at an advance level. Those with no or little 16PF experience should attend the 3-day Level 1 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.
Psychologists, therapists and counsellors who want to deepen their understanding of the 16PF and advance their skill in multiple scale interpretation are strongly encouraged to attend. They should preferably hold a Master’s degree or higher in psychology (e.g., clinical, counseling, school) or closely related field. Some prior experience in using 16PF is needed.
Pre-Workshop Reading and Assignments
- 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
- 16PF Interpretation in Clinical Practice: A guide to the Fifth Edition, IPAT (1997)
Duration
2 days (9 am - 5 pm).
Workshop Topics
DAY ONE
A. Review of Salient Statistical Properties of 16PF
- Personality & situation: stable vs. fixed traits
- Impact of age, traumatic experience, major life changes
- Limitations of self-report instruments
- Validity & reliability
- Evaluating the validity of a profile
- Impression Management
- Infrequency
- Acquiescence
- Correlations
- Frequency of 'B' responses
- Utilizing the 3-section protocol in interpretation
- Increased understanding through correlations with MMPI-2, MBTI & CPI
- Primary & Global personality factors
- ‘Recipes’ for behavior - scale interactions esp, in varying venues
- Review of sample 16PF assessment report
- Individual written interpretation
- Small group sharing and discussion
- Large group participation
DAY TWO
A. Post-Assessment Interview
- Conducting post-assessment interview: What to accomplish, What to share
- Breadth and depth of self-understanding
- Openness to assessment feedback
- Willingness to change
- Write a 1-page summary of a client
- Share with a small group
- Coping strategies
- Occupational stress
- Parenting stress
- Career Selection
- Heart disease
- Cross-cultural adaptation
- The need for psychological assessment in the workplace
- Possibilities and limitations for change in the workplace
- Coaching and personal development for leadership
- Employment assessment
*Course Progression
This course is set at an advance level. Those with no or little 16PF experience should attend the 3-day Level 1 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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