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Elements of a Good Initial Assessment A strong initial assessment sets the foundation for effective therapy. In this one-hour professional development workshop, I’ll walk you through the key elements of a thorough and structured initial assessment, equipping you with practical skills you can apply immediately. What You’ll Learn: ✅ How to structure your initial assessment – including essential questions to ask and a walkthrough of my initial assessment template. ✅ Determining clinician fit – assessing whether you’re the right clinician for the client’s needs. ✅ Establishing broad therapy goals – setting a foundation for treatment planning. ✅ Consent & confidentiality – ensuring ethical and legal compliance. ✅ Selecting and using psychometric screeners – choosing the right tools for assessment. ✅ Basics of a risk assessment – identifying and managing key risk factors. ✅ Managing therapy expectations – helping clients understand the process and outcomes. ✅ Prioritising key information – structuring your session to capture what matters most. Who Is This For? 🔹 Psychologists, therapists, and allied health professionals conducting mental health assessments. 🔹 Clinicians looking to improve their assessment structure and increase confidence in their intake process. 🔹 Those wanting practical tools and templates to streamline their initial assessments. Access & Resources: ✔ 1 CPD hour ✔ One-year access to the recording ✔ Downloadable slides included