The accurate and reliable detection of feigned mental illness is a critical skill for mental health professionals. A premier measure for such detection is the Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms, Second Edition (SIRS-2). This comprehensive workshop provides step-by-step instructions and demonstrations regarding the administration of the SIRS-2, tips for the measure’s scoring, and guidelines for problematic responses. Intended for practitioners at all levels, including both experienced professionals and trainees as well as those who have used the SIRS-2 in the past without official training, this On Demand certified workshop is presented by the instrument’s developer and is eligible for 6.5 hours of valuable Continuing Education Credit. The development of the SIRS-2 will be discussed, unlikely and amplified feigning detection strategies will be reviewed, a summary of the peer-reviewed research on the SIRS-2 will be presented, and guidance will be put forth on how to write SIRS-2 reports. The information presented is key for professionals presenting SIRS-2 results within a forensic or legal context, such as expert testimony. Attendees should have access to the SIRS-2 Professional Manual before taking this On Demand training. The SIRS-2 Professional Manual is purchasable through the instrument’s publisher, Psychological Assessment Resources, Inc. For details, visit: https://www.parinc.com/
More cost-effective and time-efficient than attending an in-person workshop but covering the same content, this innovative training is the first-of-its-kind.
Cost
Individual
Purchase attendance for a single individual
Non-Member Cost
US$385
GIFR Member Cost
– US$25
Group
To be considered a group, 10 or more individuals are required to participate. Purchase attendance for your team, facility, or library.
Why Train With GIFR?
Save Money
Eliminate hidden costs of in-person trainings including travel, hotel, food, and gas
Improve Outcomes
Increase the reliability and accuracy of your feigning assessments using the SIRS-2
Continuing Education
Earn 6.5 Continuing Education Credits from APA, ASWB, NBCC, ANCC, NAADAC, and CPA
Trainer Biography
Richard Rogers, Ph.D., ABPP, is a Regents Professor of Psychology at the University of North Texas. Dr. Rogers continues as editor and author of five chapters in the award-winning book, Clinical Assessment of Malingering and Deception. Most recently published in 2008, the expanded fourth edition is due to be published. He is also the principal author of the Structured Interview of Reported Symptoms (SIRS) and its second edition (SIRS-2). The SIRS/SIRS-2 is often considered the premier measure for feigned mental disorders. Dr. Rogers is a prolific researcher and author; of his more than 200 refereed articles, 55 focus on clinical and theoretical aspects malingering and feigning. Dr. Rogers is nationally recognized for his contributions to forensic psychology and psychiatry. National awards include (1) the Guttmacher Award from the American Psychiatric Association, (2) Distinguished Contributions to Forensic Psychology Award from the American Academy of Forensic Psychologists, and (3) the Amicus Award for the American Academy of Psychiatry and Law. Dr. Rogers’s accomplishments are recognized far beyond forensic psychology and psychiatry. In 2007, he was honored by the Society of Clinical Psychology. More recently, Dr. Rogers became only the fourth psychologist in the history of American Psychological Association (APA) to receive APA awards for Distinguished Professional Contributions to both Applied Research (2008) and Public Policy (2011).
1 Sponsorship: Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (MHS, Inc.) is approved by the American Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. MHS maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The American Nurses Credentialing Center accepts Continuing Education Credit sponsored by the American Psychological Association. The Global Institute of Forensic Research, provider #1371, is approved to offer social work continuing education by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB) Approved Continuing Education (ACE) program. Organizations, not individual courses, are approved as ACE providers. State and provincial regulatory boards have the final authority to determine whether an individual course may be accepted for continuing education credit. Global Institute of Forensic Research maintains responsibility for this course. ACE provider approval period: 6/8/2022-6/8/2025. Social Workers completing this course receive continuing education credits. Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (MHS, Inc.) is approved by the Canadian Psychological Association to sponsor continuing education for psychologists. MHS maintains responsibility for this program and its content. Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (MHS, Inc.) has been approved by NAADAC as an approved Continuing Education, Provider No. 144308. Programs that do not qualify for NAADAC credit are clearly identified. MHS maintains responsibility for this program and its content. The Global Institute of Forensic Research (GIFR) has been approved by NBCC as an approved Continuing Education provider. ACEP No.6711. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. GIFR is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Global Institute of Forensic Research (GIFR) is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Social Work as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed social workers #SW-0337. Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (MHS, Inc.) is recognized by the New York State Education Department’s State Board for Psychology as an approved provider of continuing education for licensed psychologists #PSY-0036.
2 Refund/Cancellation Policy: If you wish to request a refund on account of technical difficulties, please contact [email protected].
3 Commercial Supports: Multi-Health Systems, Inc. (MHS, Inc.) reports no conflicts of interest in the development and sponsorship of this training. MHS receives no commercial support for its Continuing Education programs or from its presenters.
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