A trusted broadband assessment, reimagined with updated norms, expanded content, and a modern domain framework to support clearer diagnostic, eligibility, and intervention decisions. A Growing Need for Clarity in Youth Assessment Youth receiving psychological services rarely arrive with a single, clearly defined concern. More often, they present with complex, overlapping behavioral, emotional,...
Key Takeaways A custom-built assessment is not inherently more accurate, useful, or defensible than a well-established off-the-shelf assessment with a substantial evidence base. Local norming and validation can strengthen assessment practice without redesigning the off-the-shelf tool itself. Effective implementation, training, and ongoing evaluation often matter as much as the choice...
Key Takeaways: Feedback conversations are rarely simple. Whether they happen across a desk, through a screen, or somewhere in between, they require self-awareness, empathy, and the ability to manage emotion in real time. Our research found that emotional intelligence was a stronger predictor of feedback comfort than work setting. Individuals...
Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the guest speaker and do not necessarily reflect those of Multi-Health Systems Inc. (MHS, Inc.). The article has also been edited for clarity. In the heat of summer, Emily Kircher-Morris finds herself in Little Rock, Arkansas. She came to speak at the 2026 School-Based Mental...
Choosing a narrowband assessment, which targets and focuses on specific aspects of an individual's functioning (i.e., particular behavior or challenge), should involve the following consideration: Does the assessment have strong psychometric properties? Can this assessment support a diagnosis? How is the assessment administered? Can the assessment work alongside other sources...
At a glance: Coaching can influence some of an organization’s most important outcomes, but proving its impact is often a challenge. The Emotional Quotient-Inventory™ 2.0 (EQ-i 2.0®) helps make emotional intelligence measurable by translating behavior change into observable, trackable progress. When organizations can connect emotional intelligence development to leadership effectiveness and workplace...
At a glance: Identification is only the first step. How students are grouped, taught, and challenged is what ultimately shapes their growth. A strong score offers important insight into how a student thinks, but it should never limit their opportunities. Instead, understanding how to interpret and act on results is...
Key takeaways LS/CMI is grounded in the Risk–Need–Responsivity (RNR) framework, linking assessment to intervention through structured identification of criminogenic risk, need, and responsivity considerations. Global use depends on disciplined localization, not informal adaptation, to maintain its core structure while aligning with local systems. Localization takes multiple forms, including system integration, language and...
At a glance: Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is not a single continuum of ability; it is a profile of uneven strengths and challenges that cannot be meaningfully reduced to a global label. When labels stand in for assessment, critical needs may be overlooked, strengths minimized, and decisions misinformed. The...
At a glance: Emotional intelligence (EI) doesn’t just develop with time, targeted efforts accelerate meaningful growth EI is a critical skill to build in healthcare, supporting performance, patient care, and staff well-being under pressure With the right measurement, EI development becomes visible, trackable, and actionable—not just theoretical Healthcare professionals work in environments that are as meaningful as they are demanding, requiring...
