THERAPY-FACILITATING ASSESSMENT (TM)
Uniqueness and Benefits of a TFA
Uniqueness of TFAA traditional psychological assessment typically will uncover cognitive and social/emotional factors influencing a client's daily life. Feedback is given to the client with recommendations for follow-up services, if needed.
In what is known as a Therapeutic Assessment (developed by Finn,et.al), the information obtained is collaboratively used by the assessor and the client to address issues. The client may or may not be engaged in therapy. On the other hand, to undergo a TFA, a client must be engaged in psychotherapy. The assessment's integrated understanding of known and unknown factors influencing behaviors and emotions is shared with both the client and the therapist who then can continue to process the information within the on-going therapeutic setting. |
Unique Benefits to ClientBoth objective and projective psychological assessments are used to create a holistic understanding of a client's cognitive style and personality predispositions and how these factors come into play in everyday functioning. Many styles and predispositions are known to a client and can be shared in therapy, however, many are unknown (unconscious) yet strongly influence behavior and emotions .
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Unique Benefits to TherapistBased on the provided history, areas of concerns, and the holistic understanding of the client using objective and projective measures, many suggestions are provided to the therapist including
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