Discover the art of getting the diagnosis you need while building the rapport you want.
The DSM-5 and Psychodiagnostic Interviewing, with TR Updates
ONLINE COURSE with 10 hours of video featuring clinical demonstrations of 11 diagnoses, TR updated criteria and codes, 9.5 CEs & more. Only $179
Whether you love the DSM or hate it, accurate diagnosis is a vital clinical skill. Now you can get a comprehensive course in the DSM-5, the TR updates, its uses and misuses, ethical considerations, and step-by-step instructions in psychodiagnostic interviewing. Using vignettes of clients struggling with some of the most common diagnoses, Jason Buckles and Victor Yalom show you how to obtain diagnostic information while still creating a strong alliance with clients.
Clinical vignettes and rich discussions distill the essence of each diagnosis as well as important rule-outs, comorbidities, updated cultural factors, suicide risk data, and common challenges that can arise in the diagnostic process. See how to gather targeted information to confidently arrive at an accurate diagnosis, without sacrificing empathy or connection.
Start Anytime. Study at Your Own Pace.
Includes 10 hours of video featuring clinical demonstrations and discussions, 9.5 CE credits, supplemental resources, TR updates on suicide risk, cultural considerations and more!
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ENROLL NOWFor individual use only; not intended for shared use, teaching or training. To learn more about multi-user solutions contact [email protected]
Carole Gilmore, PhD
Master Certified ETT & EMDR Trained Psychotherapist and Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University
âAn invaluable, hands-on learning experience with live demonstrations that effectively bridge the gap between theory and practice. It's an essential resource for both students and clinicians, providing detailed insights that will enhance understanding and improve diagnostic accuracy. This course has great potential to be extremely helpful for both students and professors, thanks to the live demonstrations, and would be a valuable resource for newer clinicians and clinical supervisors.â
Alayna Thomas, PhD
Private Practice, Cary NC
âAn excellent resource for clinicians as well as newly licensed professionals. The concise overview of diagnostic criteria, inclusion of psychodiagnostic interview vignettes followed by the discourse between Dr. Victor Yalom and Dr. Jason Buckles provide novice clinicians with the necessary resources to effectively execute psychodiagnostic interviews with diverse clients with a myriad of psychiatric diagnoses.â
Carlos M Del Rio, PhD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Bellevue University
âThis course provides current diagnostic criteria for common disorders and clinical demonstrations followed by process discussions that highlight diagnostic complexities, rule outs and other confounding variables. It lays the foundation for a systemic interview process that gathers necessary data and at the same time attends to the therapeutic relationship and respects the client's humanity â a valuable tool for teaching clinical diagnostic skills to future professionals, and a key resource for seasoned practitioners who need to understand the nuances of the TR version of the DSM-5.â
Jazzmine Williams, MS
Owner, Counselor Educator and Supervisor, Williams Counseling & Consulting Services, LLC
âThis course is as enjoyable as it is beneficial. The discussions explained why Dr. Buckles chose certain questions and provided insight on the direction he chose to pursue, which augmented the therapy demonstrations. This course is great for clinicians of any level. â
Elisabeth Simpson, PhD
Assistant Professor and Clinical Experience Coordinator, Methodist University
âAs a counselor educator, I appreciated the clinical demonstrations of common assessment and diagnostic processes. This course will be a great addition to diagnosis and treatment planning classes, where there is limited time to comprehensively cover all areas of the DSM-5-TR. The discussions about changes in the TR and the slides with suicide risk and cultural-related diagnostic issues for the diagnoses were very helpful.â
Jerry L Mize, MA
Instructor and Online Undergraduate Program Coordinator, George Mason University
âMore than just a summary of DSM-5-TR diagnostic criteria, each volume demonstrates how a diagnostic assessment and interview look. This course is unique in that the voiceovers reveal what the internal monolog of the therapist might look like when hearing new variables and considerations from the client, which help conceptualize the case, assess rule outs, comorbidities, and determine a potential diagnosis.â
Aaron S. Hymes, PhD
Associate Professor of Counseling, Milligan University
âA magnificent educational training series for therapists and counselors. The series thoroughly and comprehensively addresses the challenges of clinical interviewing and diagnosis and includes thoughtful discussions on psychopathology and multicultural competence. I highly recommend this as a teaching and training tool.â
Reginald W. Holt, PhD
Department Chair & Clinical Professional Counseling Program Coordinator, Central Connecticut State University
âA comprehensive collection of videos explaining the nuances of using the DSM-5 classification system to the psychodiagnostic process. Incorporating changes relevant to the DSM-5-TR, Buckles and Yalom engage in discussions regarding the complex process of assessing various psychiatric disorders before demonstrating these concepts in session. This updated series is a welcomed addition to the catalog of resources for counselor education faculty teaching courses related to diagnostic interviewing through the lens of the DSM paradigm.â
Dalad Srisuppak, PhD
Contributing Faculty, Walden University
âThis course makes it easy to understand the DSM-5 TR. Each video highlights not only the diagnostic criteria but also shows how to do the interview, which is very helpful. I felt as if I was part of the conversation between Dr. Yalom and Dr. Buckles as they walked through each diagnostic category. This training will benefit my students!â
Jay Nittoli, EdD
Dept of Social Work, Nazareth College
âThis video can beneficial to the both the pre-practicum counseling student and the seasoned clinician. It provides a fair and balanced discussion of the pros and cons of utilizing the DSM-5 classification system, and includes a detailed outline of how to conduct a diagnostic interview, as well as helpful tips for effective phrasing of assessment questions, in a manner that is mindful of respecting the dignity of the client.â
T. S. Hanna, PhD
Counselor Educator and Supervisor
âA highly informative, rich exploration of the fieldâs current understanding of psychopathology, drawing from the DSM-5 with practical, specific applications and examples that can assist both present and future practitioners.â
Regina Finan, PhD
Assistant Professor, Agnes Scott College
âThe DSM-5 and Psychodiagnostic Interviewing course is an incredible resource for clinicians, students, and educators. This series provides examples that model diagnostic interviewing and counseling skills, helpful commentary on what is being done and why, and clinician conversations that provide context and enhance understanding of the diagnostic process. This course is a worthwhile investment with useful content that is both interesting and easy to comprehend.â
Euchay Ngozi Horsman, PhD
Associate Professor, Southern Arkansas University Magnolia
âThis course provides detailed definitions of newly added or expanded conditions in the DSM-5 TR, including history of the DSM and reasons for revisions through the years. I appreciate the detailed overview of the much needed cultural and social justice additions. With step-by-step clinical demonstrations, the videos are a must-view for clinicians and students alike, and an invaluable asset to professors of both virtual and face-to-face programs.â
A Comprehensive Guide to the Uses and Misuses of the DSM-5 Classification System
Step-by-Step Instruction
A detailed outline of how to conduct a diagnostic interview as well as helpful tips for effective phrasing of assessment questions
Emphasis on Client Care
Learn how to destigmatizing the symptoms and the diagnosis and focus on improving the clientâs overall mental health
Clinical Demonstrations
10 hours of video covering 11 common DSM-5 diagnoses, including clinical demonstrations and detailed commentary
Practical Training Resources
Skill-building exercises to reinforce your understanding of each diagnosis and build your clinical interviewing skills
Hone In on Specific Information
Tips for getting more specific information while also being mindful of attending to the alliance
Continuing Education Credits
9.5 continuing education credits available for licensed professionals, including counselors, social workers, and psychologists
Take a Look Inside This Groundbreaking Course
Psychiatric Diagnosis and Interviewing
Whether you love the DSM or hate it, as a clinician you need to understand how to use it and how to avoid misusing it. Through clear step-by-step instructions and clinical demonstrations, you'll learn:
- The benefits and drawbacks of conceptualizing problems as disorders
- How to push for more specific information while attending to the alliance
- How to determine or rule out diagnoses
- The dangers of diagnosing culturally normative behaviors as disorders
Diagnosing PTSD, Adjustment, Generalized Anxiety and Panic Disorders
Watch diagnostic interviews with clients struggling with four of the more common diagnoses encountered in clinical practice. You'll learn:
- Tips for destigmatizing the symptoms clients are experiencing
- To recognize when normal human reactions become impairmennts
- How to differentiate between diagnoses that share similar symptoms
- How to navigate the subjectivity inherent in making diagnostic judgment calls
Diagnosing Depressive, Bipolar, and Alcohol Use Disorders
Meet three individuals and one couple, all with the life struggles and details that demonstrate what these clusters of symptoms look like when they reach a diagnosable level. You'll learn:
- How to rule out other disorders that sometimes present as depression
- The differences between Bipolar I and II
- When deression warrants a major depressive diagnosis
- Tips for assessing suicidality while maintaining rapport
- Tips for engaging clients with empathy, self-disclosure, and even humor
Diagnosing Anorexia, Schizophrenia and Borderline Personality Disorder
Explore the specialized skills required to gather information and establish rapport with clients struggling with these challenging disorders. You'll learn:
- What to do when clients are resistant, hostile, or unable to self-reflect
- The necessity of follow-up interviews, as well as input from medical personnel and family members
- How to attend to the clientâs pace while obtaining critical information
- Tips for recording symptoms and experiences in a nonjudgmental, objective manner
Learn person-centered diagnostic interviewing skills that build rapport and emphasize client care
Get Lifetime Access to All Course Materials for Only $179
For individual use only; not intended for shared use, teaching or training. To learn more about multi-user solutions contact [email protected]
What You Get in This Course
- 10+ hours of videos featuring 11 clinical demonstrations
- Voiceover commentaries and discussions for behind-the-scenes insight
- Supplemental resources to consolidate learning and promote lateral thinking
- Downloadable transcripts of all videos
- 9.5 continuing education credits available for licensed professionals
- Instant lifetime access to all course materials
Your Faculty
Jason Buckles, PhD
Jason Buckles, PhD, is the executive director of A Better Way of Living, an agency that provides support for people with intellectual disability and concurrent behavioral and/or mental health conditions. He has taught psychiatric assessment and diagnosis at New Mexico Highlands University since 2002 and in the special education department at The University of New Mexico since 2015.
Victor Yalom, PhD
Victor Yalom, PhD, is the founder and resident cartoonist of Psychotherapy.net. He is a licensed psychologist with over 30 years of clinical experience and has conducted workshops in existential-humanistic and group therapy in the US, Mexico, and China. He has produced over 100 training videos in psychotherapy, counseling, and addictions treatment.
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The Psychotherapy.net Student Experience
- Instant access to course materials. After you enroll, you will receive a confirmation email with log-in information.
- Permanent access to course materials. Start anytime. Study at your own pace.
- Convenient Online CEs. Complete your CE online and print your certificate when you pass. Click here for list of CE Accreditations.
- Discounts available for organizations with multiple users.Email [email protected] for more information.
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Includes 9.5 CEs â Only $179
For individual use only; not intended for shared use, teaching or training. To learn more about multi-user solutions contact [email protected]
