LIVE: Competency Restoration in an Inpatient Environment
June 27, 2025 | 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM Pacific
June 27, 2025
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Pacific
4 Hours | 4 CEs
Live Training via Zoom
Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP presents a live virtual professional training program on Competency Restoration in an Inpatient Environment in partnership with the American Academy of Forensic Psychology (AAFP).
This training will cover all aspects of inpatient competency restoration. It will begin by outlining the current ‘competency crisis’ in this country, including proposed solutions to address that. It will outline the essential components of an inpatient competency restoration program, including how those can be individualized to address specific patients’ needs.
This training will address often overlooked aspects of restoration programming (particularly with respect to the ability to assist counsel), as well as a variety of other factors (e.g., language, communication, culture, motivation, etc.) that can affect restoration. Finally, a model for reporting writing – both initial evaluations as well as re-evaluations from a hospital setting – will be presented to guide clinicians and evaluators alike in successfully treating and re-assessing patients’ capacities.
This training is designed for professionals at all career stages and with varying levels of familiarity with the topic of competency restoration. It is particularly aimed at those working in inpatient settings, but is also highly relevant for those who conduct initial competency evaluations. The content is intended to be beneficial for both early and late career professionals, whether they are just being introduced to the field or have advanced knowledge, and for both evaluators and treaters involved in the competency restoration process.
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
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Presented By
Lori L. Hauser, PhD, ABPP
Lori L. Hauser, PhD, 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 – for ...
Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program you will be able to:
Describe the current ‘competency crisis’ in this country and three recommendations or solutions to address it
Describe the most up-to-date research findings relevant to the restoration of individuals deemed incompetent to stand trial
Describe at least three components of inpatient restoration program, including often overlooked aspects related to one’s ability to assist counsel
Describe how specific factors related to language, communication, culture/subculture, motivation, etc. can affect restoration of individuals deemed incompetent to stand trial
Describe a model for report writing that guides treatment planning for restoration as well as re-evaluation of competency-related capacities
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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.
