Overview

The College of Educational and Developmental Psychologists, SA and NT section, invites you to a focused webinar with Dr. Skye McLennan, titled "New Ideas for Assessment Feedback: Collaborative Techniques for Greater Impact". This session is designed for psychologists seeking to refine their feedback delivery to improve both client outcomes and their own professional satisfaction.

In this webinar, Dr. McLennan will present a structured framework and practical strategies for sharing assessment results with both parents/carers as well as with children. The session will cover how to:

• Strengthen Therapeutic Alliance: Develop trust and collaboration with clients, even those with very different perspectives from your own.
• Address Client Resistance: Use strategies to manage and reduce defensive responses, facilitating more productive outcome-focused sessions.
• Empower Children: Implement client-centered approaches that enhance children's engagement and understanding.
• Enhance Clinical Impact: Achieve more meaningful and rewarding outcomes in your practice.

Dr. McLennan will draw on the Therapeutic Assessment (TA) approach and insights from US-based psychologist like Drs. Liz Angoff and Stephanie Neilson, providing examples relevant to Australian settings. The workshop will offer actionable strategies that can be immediately applied in various clinical environments. These strategies will be brought to life through case studies drawn from Dr. McLennan's experience in private, government, and not-for-profit sectors, where she often works with families with multiple complex challenges.

Please note that the recording will only be available for two weeks after the presentation.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the workshop, participants will be equipped to:

• Select Appropriate Feedback Techniques for Children: Choose feedback approaches and collaborative worksheets tailored to children's developmental stages, cognitive/language abilities, and psychological readiness.
• Enhance Collaboration in Sessions: Discover a clear framework and concrete strategies to improve communication and create a more collaborative atmosphere during feedback sessions with parents and carers.
• Incorporate Visual Supports: Use simple visual aids to improve clarity and reduce cognitive load during feedback discussions.

Presenter(s)

Dr. Skye McLennan

About the presenter(s)

Dr. Skye McLennan is a Clinical Psychologist with over 20 years of experience in assessing learning and developmental concerns. She currently works in a clinical role with the SA Department for Education, manages her own private practice, and teaches postgraduate courses at Flinders University. Previously, she served as the MPP Program Coordinator at the Australian Catholic University and was the Director of Psychology and Clinical Services at SPELD SA. Dr. McLennan has authored more than 20 papers on cognitive processes and is dedicated to mentoring the next generation of psychologists through clinical supervision and teaching. She enjoys working with junior psychologists, learning together as they navigate the ups and downs of this changing field.

Notes

Target Audience

This event is aimed at psychologists conducting assessments with children.

Duration of Access

This event will be recorded. Please note that the recording will only be available for two weeks after the presentation.

CPD

It is up to attendees to assess and determine how learning from this event aligns with the requirements of their learning plan. The providers accordingly do not make any representation that the event counts towards attendees’ CPD learning requirements. If an attendee determines themselves that the learning they complete aligns to their learning plan, then they can decide to count those hours towards their CPD requirements for the registration cycle.

The information in this presentation has been prepared in good faith and for educational purposes only. Therefore, the information is general in nature and should not be relied upon in the treatment of any condition and you should seek your own independent professional and/or legal advice concerning any specific issue. The APS accepts no responsibility for any errors, omissions or decisions relating to the information. The content should not be reproduced without permission or unless permitted by law.

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