Dr. Steven Pfeiffer is the co-author of MHS’ Gifted Rating Scales™ Second Edition (GRS™ 2), and author of his latest book, Parenting from the Heart, Raising Resilient and Successful Smart Kids. We sat down with Dr. Pfeiffer to discuss his early work in psychology and his entry into the gifted field—along...
Considerable research and effort are put into the hiring process to ensure the right people find the right jobs, and perhaps equally as much energy is spent on performance management to ensure the right people stay, grow, develop, and flourish in their jobs. It’s critically important to find, hire, and...
The true story shared below captures the ongoing journey of a remarkable boy and his parents as they navigate the complexities of growing up with a unique blend of gifts and challenges, a blend that makes him twice-exceptional. A student’s journey “My son is three, and he is a wonder. He never...
ADHD is associated with increased rates of self-harm1, 2. These behaviors include non-suicidal self-injury (i.e., self-directed, deliberate harm of self in the absence of suicidal intent, such as cutting or burning), as well suicidal ideation, suicide attempts, and dying by suicide (i.e., direct, self-injurious behavior with the intent to...
The escalating issue of mental health challenges among correctional staff has become a pressing concern within the criminal justice system. As custodians of order and safety in correctional facilities, these professionals deal with an array of stressors, from the ever-present potential for violence to the emotional toll of managing justice-involved...
As we enter a new year, organizations must consider trends affecting how they operate and manage their goals in the year ahead. In this blog, we explore trends related to skills and talent experience predicted to be significant organizational focus areas. Adapting to a skills-based economy As disruptions in the labor market...
The evaluation of psychopathy has a rich and extensive history. Beginning with the initial reflections of trailblazing psychologists and psychiatrists, extending to Cleckley’s (1976) formulation of 16 diagnostic criteria for identifying psychopathy. No more is this history prevalent than in the work of Robert D. Hare, the author of MHS’...
Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (MHS) today announced that Hazel Wheldon will step down as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and become a member of the MHS Advisory Board effective December 31, 2023. Wheldon took on the role of CEO in 2010 after spending seven years with the business. In her time as CEO,...
MHS is proud and excited to announce the release of the Gifted Rating Scales™ Second Edition (GRS™ 2). Originally published in 2003, the Gifted Rating Scales™ (GRS™; Pfeiffer & Jarosewich, 2003) were conceptualized at a time when Intelligence Quotient (IQ) was often being used as the sole determinant of whether a...
Healthcare institutions are grappling with significant challenges, including workforce and staff shortages, ever more technical processes and practices, and rising costs. As a result, the healthcare system is struggling to increase its capacity to deliver services and keep up with the demand for care. The impact of these challenges on healthcare...
