499. Ecological Assessment: VR and Holistic Approaches

Would you rather read the transcript? Click here. Today we’re diving into one of the most exciting and rapidly evolving areas of psychological assessment—Virtual Reality (VR) and Holistic Assessment. Traditional assessments are incredibly valuable, but they often have limitations—how well do standardized tests translate to real-world functioning? Are we truly capturing the full picture of a client’s needs? What if we could combine cutting-edge VR simulations with comprehensive, holistic evaluations to bridge these gaps? That’s exactly what we’re exploring today.  If you’ve ever wondered how technology and psychology can merge to create more accurate, immersive, and personalized assessments, this episode is for you. Cool Things Mentioned * The Testing Psychologist mastermind groups and business consulting * Frontiers in Psychiatry (VR-Based Assessments Study) * Nesplora Aula (VR ADHD Assessment) * Ecological Momentary Assessment (EMA) * Social Support Questionnaire (SSQ-6) * Test of Grocery Shopping Skills (TOGSS) * NeuroUX – Mobile cognitive testing platform assessing executive function, memory, attention, and psychomotor speed, with EMA integration. * mEMA by ilumivu – Customizable mobile cognitive assessments and EMA surveys designed for clinicians and researchers. * ExpiWell – EMA platform allowing real-time neuropsychological and behavioral data collection with secure HIPAA-compliant storage. * mindLAMP – Combines EMA with passive data collection to monitor cognitive functioning and behavior in real-world settings. * HowNutsAreTheDutch – Research project using EMA to study mental health and neuropsychological functioning in diverse populations. * Moodfit – General mental health tracking app that monitors mood, thoughts, behaviors, and habits with integrated CBT strategies. * RealLife Exp by LifeData – Allows clinicians to send customized EMA surveys to patients for tracking daily emotions and behavior...

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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