Expert Report Writing Software--provides a step-by-step guide to writing clinically sound and rich psychological reports

The "Psychological Report Writing Assistant" software is a highly interactive program that guides the report writer through all phases of writing a report that is comprehensive, includes integrated interpretation, uses everyday language, and answers the referral questions. Key features include: A composition screen with links to resources to facilitate report writingSample reports with links to guidelines on how to write sections of the reportA comprehensive menu of treatment recommendationsSearch function to identify problem phrases with suggestions for alternative wordingCompatible with Microsoft(R) Windows and some Mac Windows emulator software

Blending the best of science with an appreciation for the art of doing clinical work, the accompanying guide: Describes six core qualities of an optimal psychological reportProvides an overview of cognitive, neuropsychological, personality, psychoeducational, and forensic reportsOffers guidelines for formatting and completing various sections of a reportDiscusses recommendations for treatment and for tailoring the report to the individualIncludes instructions for navigating the" "software

Filling the need for an easy-to-use, intuitive tool for organizing and writing relevant psychological reports, " Psychological Report Writing Assistant "will help you quickly and easily create thorough and complete psychological reports.

A complete, thorough, and pragmatic guide to clinical assessment, this authoritative book meets a key need for both students and practitioners. T. Mark Harwood, Larry E. Beutler, Gary Groth-Marnat, and their associates describe how to construct a "moving picture" of each patient by integrating data from a variety of sources. Included are detailed, systematic reviews of widely used instruments together with strategies for selecting the best methods for particular referral questions. Readers learn to conduct integrated assessments that take the complexities of the individual personality into account, serve as the basis for developing an effective treatment plan, and facilitate meaningful reporting and client feedback. New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest research findings and assessment/treatment planning tools. *Chapters on the Personality Assessment Inventory and the NEO-PI-R and NEO-PI-3. *A new extended case example runs throughout the chapters. *Critically evaluates the recently published MMPI-2-RF.