Documenting the Outcomes of Therapy

Lunch & Learn Program - This program is full. We can't take any more registrants.

Wednesday, July 12, 2017
Check-in:* 11:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Program: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m.
CE certificate distribution:  12:45 - 1 p.m.

About the Program

Each of us, as a therapist, wants to help our clients.  Some clients say that counseling is helpful because they have someone to talk to, or they feel good after a session.  But, is there evidence that their lives or emotional state is improving beyond the session?

In the past, little or no documented evidence of the effects of psychotherapy was required.  This has often led to clients receiving services that might not be necessary.  Those days are over!  In today’s environment of clinical accountability, evidence of medical necessity of therapy, and documented, empirical evidence that therapy has been helpful in alleviating functional impairments, is not optional, but is required.

Participants will be taught how to document clinical outcomes of mental health treatment.  Besides complying with third party guidelines and regulations, this evidence is especially helpful and motivating by sharing the progress of treatment with the client when reviewing the course of treatment and planning future sessions.

This session qualifies for 1.0 continuing education credit. You must attend the full 1 hour program to get continuing education credit for the event.

Participants will be able to:

1. Explain the documentation of clinical outcomes of mental health treatment.

The Minnesota Psychological Association is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.  The Minnesota Psychological Association maintains responsibility for this program and its content.

About the Presenter:

Donald E. Wiger, Ph.D., LP, is a licensed psychologist with a private practice in St. Paul.  He has conducted seminars and consultations in documentation since the 1990s.  He has written several books on topics such as clinical documentation, practice management, clinical interviewing, and record keeping.  Dr. Wiger earned his Ph.D. in 1989 from Fordham University in New York City from the Department of Psychology, specializing in psychometrics.  He has an M.A. (1986) in experimental psychology/psychometrics from Fordham University and an M.S. (Ed.) (1984) degree in counselor education from the State University of New York. 

About Lunch & Learns:

Lunch & Learns are informal programs for psychologists and other mental health professionals and are at the intermediate level.  Your registration fee includes a box lunch and one continuing education credit.  Box lunch includes sandwich, kettle chips, baby carrots and dessert.  You will be asked to select your sandwich preference when you register.

*To Register:  Registration is limited to 17 participants.  There is no on-site registration.

Register Online

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Refund/Cancellation Policy: A 100% refund will be made if the event is cancelled. Refunds, less a $5 handling free, will be given if a written cancellation is received at least two working days before the scheduled program begins. Transfer of fee to another program is granted if written cancellation notice is received at least one day before the program. No refund or transfer is given the day of the program.