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Enhancing the Clinical Utility of Psychological Evaluations of Clergy Candidates
Description:
This workshop focuses on defining clinical utility in the context of psychological evaluations of clergy candidates. In addition, the workshop provides an overview of an IRB approved research study involving 32 participants (11 mental health professionals; 11 seminarians; 10 Church representatives - rectors, vocation directors) that were asked about their perceptions and experiences with evaluations. Data from three participant groups provided a rare 360 degree perspective and was analyzed using grounded theory methodology. Results will be presented, including key themes about data-driven strategies to enhance the clinical utility of psychological evaluations of clergy candidates.
Category of Education: D1.1 Assessment/ Evaluation, Intervention
Intended Audience:
- Students
- Psychologists
- Counselors, Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists, Addiction Counselors
- Clergy/Religious
Content Learning Level: Intermediate
Learning Objectives:
- Define clinical utility in the context of psychological evaluations of clergy candidates
- Identify data-driven strategies to enhance psychological evaluations of clergy candidates
Schedule: 50 minutes Lecture on clinical utility, overview of research study, and presentation of key findings 10 minutes Moderated Q & A
Cancelation Policy:
Refunds will not be offered for this event. However, registrants who cannot attend live are able to select the option to watch on demand and complete the home study to receive CE credits (if offered) at a later date. Any questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out to Mary Hanys at mhanys@catholicpsychotherapy.org for more details.
The Catholic Psychotherapy Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. The Catholic Psychotherapy Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.
Dr. Anthony Isacco, Ph.D, Professor, Director of Training, Licensed Psychologist, Chatham University
Anthony Isacco, PhD is a professor of Graduate Psychology at Chatham University in Pittsburgh, PA and Director of Training for the PsyD in Counseling Psychology program. He is a licensed psychologist in PA and authorized to provide telepsychology services in approximately 30 states. He maintains a small private practice with a niche focus on the psychological assessment of clergy candidates to the Catholic Church. Dr. Isacco has published widely through his books, popular press articles, and academic journals on the psychological health of seminarians, fatherhood, and the psychology of men and masculinity. He sits on the Advisory Board of Saint Paul Seminary, Roman Catholic Diocese of Pittsburgh and the Formation Team of Saint Cyril and Methodius Seminary, Pittsburgh Byzantine Eparchy. He is a proud graduate of Franciscan University of Steubenville (BA, '02), Boston College (MA, '04), and Loyola University Chicago (PhD, '09).
