LIVE: Advanced Topics in Competency Assessment Part 1: Mapping Clinical Data to Functional Legal Capacities
March 6, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Pacific
March 6, 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Pacific
3 Hours | 3 CEs
Live Training via Zoom
Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP, and Terry Kukor, PhD, ABPP present a live virtual professional training program on Advanced Topics in Competency Assessment Part 1: Mapping Clinical Data to Functional Legal Capacities in partnership with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP).
This is Part One of a three-part series on Advanced Topics in the Assessment of Competency to Stand Trial. It is recommended but not required that participants complete all three parts.
This training addresses the core conceptual underpinnings of Understanding, Appreciating, Reasoning, and Assisting Counsel, with an emphasis on practical assessment strategies for each. Particular attention will be given to key competency-related functions that are not easily assessed (e.g., decision-making, cognitive flexibility, capacity to manage symptoms, social/cognitive factors relevant to capacity to assist).
This training is not suitable for those seeking basic introductory-level instruction in the assessment of competency to stand trial. Participants who have some basic practical experience in competency assessment will benefit the most from this training. Participants in the inpatient or outpatient environment would benefit from this training.
This program will cover an explanation of the four key concepts of competency: Understanding, Appreciating, Reasoning, and Assisting Counsel, including:
- What they are, and how to assess them;
- A review of the various data collection methods,
- How to draw the most meaningful data from them
- How to avoid potential pitfalls associated with them;
- Mapping symptoms onto specific functional legal capacities related to competency (particularly the ability to assist prong)
- Assessing case-related reasoning in more nuanced contexts (such as delusions vs. extreme overvalued beliefs, pro se capacity, etc.).
Case Examples: Multiple case scenarios from the presenters’ experience will be discussed to exemplify specific assessment concepts and strategies.
Interactivity: Participants will be actively encouraged to ask questions and describe their experiences with the concepts being discussed.
Intended Audience
This live program is intended for mental health and other allied professionals.
Experience Level
This live program is appropriate for beginner, intermediate, and advanced level clinicians.
CE / CPD Credit
APA, ASWB, CPA, NBCC: Click here for state and other regional board approvals.
Presented By
Terry Kukor, PhD, ABPP
Terry Kukor, Ph.D., ABPP, is board-certified in forensic psychology, and is a Senior Forensic Psychologist at the Netcare Forensic Center. Dr. Kukor has specialized in criminal forensic evaluation for more than 30 years, during which time he has also done violence risk and threat assessment. He teac...
Presented By
Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP
Lori L. Hauser, Ph.D., ABPP, is a board-certified forensic psychologist employed at Whiting Forensic Hospital in Middletown, Connecticut. There, she oversees the competency restoration service and conducts forensic evaluations – competency, as well as general and sexual violence risk management – fo...
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the four key conceptual foundations of competency to stand trial
Describe the sources of data collection in competency assessment, their strengths, and strategies to avoid potential pitfalls associated with them
Describe mental status examination, behavioral observations, and input from treatment providers can be utilized to make inferences about capacity to assist and decision-making ability
Describe practical strategies for the assessment of case-related reasoning
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Cancellation Policy
Have a sudden change of plans and are unable to attend live? No worries; you will be given access to the on-demand version of the program once available. Please note if you attend live, no access to the recording will be given.
Event Conduct
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Program Partner
American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP)
We are proud to partner with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP) for this training. AAFP is a non-profit organization of board-certified forensic psychologists whose mission is to contribute to the development and maintenance of forensic psychology as a specialized field of study, research, and practice. The Academy does this by providing high-quality continuing education workshops, providing a forum for the exchange of scientific information among its members, and conferring awards upon outstanding students and practitioners in the field of forensic psychology.
