494. Marrying Psychoanalysis and Assessment w/ Dr. Ben Morsa

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. I’m here with Dr. Ben Morsa for a fascinating discussion that combines two seemingly opposed ideas: psychoanalysis and assessment. This conversation explores the intersection of the two, focusing on the evolution of psychoanalytic thought, the significance of assessment tools like the Rorschach, and the complexities of testing that may go unnoticed in a typical evaluation. We also talk about  the importance of context in assessments, the ethical considerations involved, and the impact of self-diagnosis on identity. Dr. Morsa and I also delve into the challenges of modern diagnosis and the need for a more nuanced understanding of mental health.  Ben is a dynamic, incredibly bright individual – I think you’ll find this conversation thought-provoking and ultimately helpful for your work! Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * Nancy McWilliams’ Books – Psychoanalytic Diagnosis, Psychotherapy, Case Formulation & Supervision * The People’s History of Psychoanalysis – By Dr. Daniel Gastón-Vildó * Dr. Dorothy Holmes’ Work on Psychoanalytic Inclusion – Learn More * Rorschach Performance Assessment System (RPAS) – Visit Website * Phil Erdberg’s Rorschach Research – Learn More * Couples Therapy (Showtime series with Orna Guralnik) – Watch Here * Judy Singer’s Work on Neurodiversity – Read More * The Double Slit Experiment (Quantum Theory) – Learn More Featured Resources I am honored to partner with two AMAZING companies to help improve your testing practice! PAR is a long time supporter of the Testing Psychologist podcast, and I will continue to bring you featured items from their catalog! Listen to each episode for specific product recommendations and links. Learn more at www.parinc.com. TherapyNotes is the leading EHR system for mental health practitioners. I’ve used TherapyNotes for over 10 years, and it just keeps getting better. Use this link and the promo code “testing” to get two free months and try it for yourself! www.therapynotes.com/testing The Testing Psychologist podcast is approved for CEU’s! I’ve partnered with At Health to offer CE credits for podcast episodes! Visit this link to access current and past episodes available f...

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Come check it out as Dr. Jeremy Sharp covers everything you need to know to start or grow psychological assessment services in your private practice. We talk about finances, marketing, time management, self-care, technology, and life as a mental health practitioner. Jeremy chats with successful clinicians who share their experiences in testing and private practice to give you straightforward ideas for building thriving assessment services. Dr. Sharp is a Licensed Psychologist specializing in psychological and neuropsychological testing. Over the past seven years, he has grown the Colorado Center for Assessment & Counseling from a solo practice to a multi-clinician clinic with over 1000% revenue increase. http://www.thetestingpsychologist.com