EAST WEST HOLDS REVIEW SEMINAR ON PSYCHOLOGY AND PSYCHOMETRICIAN LICENSURE EXAM

This four (4) hour seminar update focuses on the Competency Based/Outcomes Based discussion of the newly implemented Psychology and Psychometrician Board examinations.  This seminar shall systematically guide students to enhance efficiency and effectivity in understanding the methods and tools in psychology.

This seminar shall likewise update all students and faculty members on the latest trends and issues in the field of psychology.

OBJECTIVES:

1. To equip oneself with the skills and competencies needed by psychometricians/psychologists.
2. To be aware of the Global Trends and issues in industrial psychology.
3. To gain insights in preparation for the Board Examinations.
4. To provide insight on the very first competency based disaster management program related to
     the profession of psychology and psychometrician.


SEMINAR TOPICS

A)   Honing Your Skills in Psychological Report Preparation 

B)   The Practice of Forensic Psychology / Performance Psychology or Global Trends and Issues in
       Industrial Psychology

C)   Overview of Outcomes/Competency Based Board Examination and How to Prepare for it
                   
D)    Survive to Serve Psychology Crisis & Disaster Management Training Program


VENUE AND FEE

The four (4) hour seminar is going to be conducted at East West Educational Specialist (along C.M Recto, Manila across San Sebastian-Recoletos) on August 9, 2014. 

Seminar fee is Php 250.00 only.

For more information and reservation contact:

Tel - 735-5206

Mobile - 0917-554-4439

Email - eastwestrev@gmail.com

Web - http://www.eastwestreviewcenter.com

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/eastwestpsychologyreviewacademy

SPEAKERS

  Dr. Arnulfo V. Lopez, Ph.D, C.HT, RP

 Ø  Doctor of Philosophy Major in Clinical Psychology – University of Sto. Tomas

 Ø  Certified Hypnotheraphy – California, USA

 Ø  BAR Lecturer – Methods and Techniques

 Ø  Professor – University of Sto. Tomas, University of the Philippines, La Consolacion College

 Ø  Authors of different psychology books

                
                   John Manuel R. Kliatchko, Ph.D, RP

 Ø  Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Psychology – UP, Manila

 Ø  Summa Cum Laude – Master of Arts Major in Psychology – UST

 Ø  Magna Cum Laude – Bachelor of Arts Major in Behavioral Science - UST

           

           

 
Rey Nuelito Q. Canlas, Ph.D., RP

 Ø  Doctor of Philosophy, Major in Counseling Psychology – De La Salle University

 Ø  Master of Arts, major in Industrial – Organizational Psychology – Ateneo De Manila

 Ø  Bachelor of  Arts (Classical), Major in Philosophy – San Carlos Seminary, Makati

 Ø  Sports Psychology Consultant – Philippine Olympic Committee

         Dennis Franco M. Layug

Ø  Chairman/President -  East West Educational Specialists Inc;

     East West Psychology Review Academy;

     East West Professional Review Center;

     East West Review for Allied Medical Profession

Ø  Chairman/President – Liveasy Corporation

Ø  Managing Director  - Kaplan Philippines

          Eugene P. Hontiveros, Ph.D, RP

Ø  Magna Cum Laude – University of Sto. Tomas

       Doctor of Philosophy Major in Psychology

Ø  Master of Arts in Behavioral Science Major in Psychology - La Consolacion University

Ø  Professor – Angeles University Foundation Graduate School

       Dr. Roxel Alegre Apruebo, Ph.D, R.L.G.C., C.CI.P         

Ø  Summa Cum Laude – University of Sto. Tomas

  Doctor of Philosophy Major in Clinical Psychology

Ø  Magna Cum Laude – University of Santo Tomas

  Master of Arts in Psychology

Ø  Bachelor of Science in Psychology – Far Eastern University

Ø  Authors of the different psychology books

Infographics TOS for Industrial Psychology

TOS for Industrial Psychology

If one will notice, the focus of the exam is on the employee more than the organization (the focus of Organizational Psychology). Primarily it deals with the job performed by the human resource (HR) manager - from hiring to training, evaluation to motivation and improving the well being of employees in the workplace. Except for team dynamics that focuses on a group and individuals in a team,  the rest of the exam items are about the employee.

It will be an advantage to those more senior board takers who have experienced doing HR work for companies or organization having been exposed to the whole process or cycle of employee selection to firing employees. 

So for the younger board exam takers, catch up by reading some more on these topics and complement your readings and review by talking and exchanging with experienced HR officers and managers. 

Outcome	Weight	No. of items
1. Discuss the major considerations and principles of employee selection.	20%	20
2. Describe the process and principles in employee training and development.	20%	20
3. Apply the major principles in performance evaluation.	15%	15
4. Apply the major theories of motivation in designing and administering rewards.	15%	15
5. Apply basic theories in team dynamics.	10%	10
6. Differentiate the various functions involved in Human Resource Management.	10%	10
7. Recognize issues of work life balance and well-being in the workplace.	10%	10
	100%	100

Images Source links:

http://cutcaster.com

http://madeforpakistan.com

http://www.psychologytoday.com

http://culturizeurself.blogspot.com

http://toolkit.smallbiz.nsw.gov.au

http://trendsupdates.com

http://www.123rf.com

DSM 5 and Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

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Changes to the Diagnosis (from the DSM IV-TR to DSM 5)

1) Schizophrenia is characterized by:

• delusions
• hallucinations
• disorganized speech  and behavior
• other symptoms that cause social and occupational dysfunction

2) Symptoms present for 6 months and at least 1 month active symptoms

3) Patient exhibit at least 2 of the specified symptoms

4) No longer identify subtypes (paranoid, disorganized, catatonic, undifferentiated, and residual), since patient's symptoms often changed from one subtype to another and present an overlap

5) Some of the subtypes are now speficiers to provide detail to diagnosis (used also in other disorders like bipolar and major depresssive disorders).

Source - http://www.dsm5.org/Documents/Schizophrenia%20Fact%20Sheet.pdf


Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders (87)

The following specifiers apply to Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders
where indicated:

a) Specify if: The following course specifiers are only to be used after a 1-year duration of the disorder:
First episode, currently in acute episode; First episode, currently in partial remission;
First episode, currently in full remission; Multiple episodes, currently in acute episode; Multiple
episodes, currently in partial remission; Multiple episodes, currently in full remission;
Continuous; Unspecified
b) Specify if: With catatonia (use additional code 293.89 [F06.1])
c) Specify current severity of delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, abnormal psychomotor
behavior, negative symptoms, impaired cognition, depression, and mania symptoms

301.22 (F21) Schizotypal (Personality) Disorder (90)

297.1 (F22) Delusional Disorder a, c (90)
Specify whether: Erotomanie type. Grandiose type. Jealous type. Persecutory  type. Somatic type. Mixed type. Unspecified type
Specify if: With bizarre content

298.8 (F23) Brief Psychotic Disorder b, c (94)
Specify if: With marked stressor(s). Without marked stressor(s). With
postpartum onset

295.40 (F20.81) Schizophreniform Disorder b, c (96)
Specify if: With good prognostic features. Without good prognostic features

295.90 (F20.9) Schizophrenia b, c (99)

Schizoaffective Disorder a,b,c (105)
Specify whether:
295.70 (F25.0) Bipolar type

295.70 (F25.1) Depressive type
Substance/Medication-Induced Psychotic Disorder c (110)

Note: See the criteria set and corresponding recording procedures for substance-specific codes and ICD-9-CM and ICD-IO-CM coding.
Specify if: With onset during intoxication. With onset during withdrawal 

Psychotic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition c (115)
Specify whether:
293.81 (F06.2) With delusions
293.82 (F06.0) With hallucinations

293.89 (F06.1) Catatonia Associated With Another Mental Disorder (Catatonia Specifier) (119)

293.89 (F06.1) Catatonic Disorder Due to Another Medical Condition (120)

293.89 (F06.1) Unspecified Catatonia (121)
Note: Code first 781.99 (R29.818) other symptoms involving nervous and musculoskeletal systems.

298.8 (F28) Other Specified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder (122)
298.9 (F29) Unspecified Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorder (122)


Previous posts/related links on Schizophrenia:

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/03/icd-10-on-schizophrenia-schizotypal-and.html
http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/03/nami-publications-on-schizophrenia.html
http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/03/nih-on-schizophrenia.html
http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2013/07/inside-psychiatric-emergency-center.html
http://pro.psychcentral.com/dsm-5-changes-schizophrenia-psychotic-disorders/004336.html

Infographics TOS for Abnormal Psychology

The infographics helps  us remind what to focus on our review. It should be noted that treatment/intervention is not part of the TOS for Abnormal Psychology. Primarily it focuses on diagnosis, symptoms, etiology (causes), factors, theories, ethical principles and standards that relates to abnormal behaviors or psychopathology.

Take note also of the operative outcome-based assessment keywords such as - apply, use, explain, identify, recognize and distinguish.

Aside from the textbook, am using wikipedia also as source for readings, as well as other journals and books. Do not forget to refer also to PAP Code of Ethics for Philippine Psychologists we posted before.

Outcome	Weight	No. of items
1. Distinguish between pathological and non-pathological manifestations of behavior.	20%	20
2. Recognize common psychological disorders given specific symptoms.	20%	20
3. Use major psychological theories, particularly the commonly recognized ones, in explaining how psychological problems are caused and how they develop.	30%	30
4. Identify the socio-cultural factors that may impact on problem-identification and diagnosis of abnormal behavior.	15%	15
5. Apply appropriate ethical principles and standards in diagnosing cases of abnormal behavior.	15%	15
	100%	100

Images source link

http://web2.salesforcesearch.com
http://research.microsoft.com
http://schools.wetfeet.com
http://www.hiring-hub.com
http://stayingalivefoundation.org/
http://www.psychologytoday.com
http://integral-options.blogspot.com
http://learnpsychologyonline.com/w
http://www.ssbcrack.com
http://cdn2.hubspot.net/
http://epikco.com/
http://blog.intuit.com
http://newhope360.com

APA Warning Signs of Major Mental Illnesses

Image source - http://www.psychiatry.org/mental-health/more-topics/warning-signs-of-mental-illness

Recognizing Early Warning Signs of Mental Illnesses

Major mental illnesses such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder rarely appear “out of the blue.” Most often family, friends, teachers, or individuals themselves recognize that “something is not quite right” about their thinking, feelings, or behavior before one of these illnesses appears in its fullblown form.

Being informed about developing symptoms, or early warning signs, can lead to intervention that can help reduce the severity of an illness. It may even be possible to delay or prevent a major mental illness altogether.

What are the Signs and Symptoms to Be Concerned About?

If several of the following are occurring, a serious condition may be developing.

• Recent social withdrawal and loss of interest in others.
• An unusual drop in functioning, especially at school or work, such as quitting sports, failing in school, or difficulty  performing familiar tasks.
• Problems with concentration, memory, or logical thought and speech that are hard to explain.
• Heightened sensitivity to sights, sounds, smells or touch; avoidance of over-stimulating situations.
• Loss of initiative or desire to participate in any activity; apathy.
• A vague feeling of being disconnected from oneself or one’s surroundings; a sense of unreality.
• Unusual or exaggerated beliefs about personal powers to understand meanings or influence events; illogical or  “magical” thinking typical of childhood in an adult.
• Fear or suspiciousness of others or a strong nervous feeling.
• Uncharacteristic, peculiar behavior.
• Dramatic sleep and appetite changes or deterioration in personal hygiene.
• Rapid or dramatic shifts in feelings or “mood swings.”

One or two of these symptoms can’t predict a mental illness. But a person experiencing several together that are causing serious problems in his or her ability to study, work, or relate to others should be seen by a mental health professional. Guidance counselors, teachers or classmates are often the first to notice symptoms.

Suicidal thoughts or attempts and bizarrely violent or homicidal thoughts require immediate attention.

Untreated, these early symptoms may progress to a psychotic episode.That is, the individual may develop irrational beliefs (delusions), serious disturbances in perception (hallucinations), and disordered thought and speech, or become otherwise out of touch with reality. A psychotic episode can develop very gradually and may go untreated for extended periods of time.

Shame, fear, denial, and other factors often prevent individuals or their families from seeking help, even though the emergence of these symptoms as early as the teenage years is not caused by bad parenting. But help is available and treatments for major mental illnesses are more effective than ever before.

When Should Treatment Begin?

Over a decade of research at centers around the world has shown that early intervention can often prevent a first psychotic episode and a hospitalization. Even if a person does not yet show clear signs of a diagnosable mental illness, these “red flag” early warning symptoms can be frightening and disruptive.

The minimal risk of starting treatment even before a mental illness appears in its full-blown, diagnosable form is outweighed by the degree of distress a person and their family may already be experiencing by the time they are referred for mental health screening.

At the very least, the affected person should:

• have a diagnostic evaluation by a trained professional;
• be educated about mental illness and signs and symptoms to watch for;
• receive supportive counseling about daily life and strategies for stress management; and
• be monitored closely for conditions requiring more intensive care.

Family members are valued partners and should be involved in treatment whenever possible. Ongoing family involvement may be essential when a person has not yet accepted the need for treatment.

Each individual’s situation must be assessed carefully and treatment should be individualized. Medication may be useful in reducing some symptoms. Oftentimes, the best treatment involves both medication and some form of talk therapy.

Education about mental illness and what is happening in the brain can help individuals and families understand the significance of symptoms, how an illness might develop, and what can be done to help. For example, families can learn the harmful role that stress can play in accelerating symptoms, and ways to reduce it.

Ongoing individual and family counseling, vocational and educational support, participation in a multi-family problem-solving group, and medication when appropriate, can all be powerful elements of comprehensive treatment to prevent early symptoms from evolving into serious illness.

Just as with other medical illnesses, early intervention can make a crucial difference in preventing what could become a lifelong and potentially disabling psychiatric disorder.

Source link - http://www.psychiatry.org/mental-health/more-topics/warning-signs-of-mental-illness

Brochure download link -  http://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Mental%20IIlness/Lets%20Talk%20Facts/APA_Mental-Illness.pdf

Infographics Step-by-Step Application for Psychometrician Licensure Exam at PRC Manila

Infographics to get a NOA

PRC Flowchart

 Flowchart in applying for Licensure Exam

This is an infographics of the application experiences shared to us by two of our blog readers and FB likers here and here:

1) Secure all requirements

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/04/checklist-of-requirements-for.html

http://psychometricpinas.blogspot.com/2014/04/just-submitted-my-online-application.html

2) Proceed to 3rd Floor PRC Building (purchase first a documentary stamp for step 8)

3) Submit Photo for scanning

4) Submit documents for assessment of requirements, you will be given the Permanent Examination Card and Registration Record Card fill it out while waiting for your name to be called.

5) Pay  documentary stamp (PhP63.00)/ you can purchase ahead from post office and other government offices/city/provincial halls, etc. worth 25 pesos only)

6) When called you will be given form your application form together with the rest of your submitted requirements.

7) Pay application fee (PhP 900.00) to the cashier.

8) Place documentary stamp on the application form and  right thumbmark on both forms (application form and the permanent examination card and registration record card).

9) Submit to the NOA counter and you will receive your NOA (Notice of Admission) form to bring home.

3/F PRC Application Division

Notice of Admission
Passport foto with nametag - Surname, First, Middle name (MI)

NBI

For those in Manila, to be first at the queue - you have to be at NBI UN/Taft at 4AM, as suggested by Riyan. The line is several meters long already by then. Everyone will be asked to enter the gate by 4:30 AM and stay first at the holding areas, walk-in, online, men and women segregated. But if you have an online application then you will not have to join the long queue and will proceed directly for payment and then the biometrics (foto and finger prints). Then wait for printing. It can take just 30 minutes provided you go early at 4AM, but NBI only start accepting payment at 6AM. 


Cheaper Notary Services

If you are looking for a cheaper notary services then by all means visit Mr. Numer C. Posecion. I learned that most of his customers would travel from PRC to Ermita to avail his services. He only charge 50.00 pesos per single document (e.g. good moral character) unlike notary services at PRC they charge 150.00 per single document.

Image sources

http://www.abbaphilippines.com/location%20map/prc.jpg

http://img3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111103041626/harrypotter/images/5/5e/Hogwart_Grand_Staircase.jpg

http://sse3312geography.wikispaces.com/file/view/assessment_000.jpeg/318815078/254x255/assessment_000.jpeg

http://www.remate.ph/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/stamp.jpg

http://www.fionamaealvero.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/Php_bill_1000_front.jpg

http://twowheelsandotherthings.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/07/make_mark.gif

http://www.standrewsradcliffe.org.uk/content/pages/uploaded_images/48.jpg

Steps in Filing Application for Psychometrician Licensure Exam at PRC Manila

Maraming salamat kay Riyan for sharing her experience of filing her application for the Psychometrician Licensure Exam at the PRC- Manila.

Sa paglalakad pa lang ng mga requirements 

para na rin tayong sinasala.

Nagstart ako sa paglalakbay ko after ko gawin yung online sa Professional Regulation Commission (PRC).

(Sundin niyo lang po yung online submission sa PRC sa blog na ‘to. :)  )

Sinunod ko lang yung mga nakalista na requirements. Ang aga ko nga nilakad yung mga yun. Mabuti na lang last year nagstart na ako maglakad kasi mga 2 months ako pabalik-balik sa requirements siguro kasi hindi ako ganoon kaswerte sa pag-aayos. Pero sa iba naman nadalian lang sila kaya wag mawalan ng pag-asa! :) 

Nahirapan ako maglakad ng NBI clearance kasi sa mga satellite nila mahaaaabaaaa talaga yung pila (parang audition talaga ng pag-aartista). Mabuti na lang, nakakita ako ng mga blogs para mapabilis yung paglalakad ng NBI at makaiwas hassle. Sa main ako nagpunta, to be particular sa Taft/UN Avenue. Pero make sure na nagonline kayo, nagfill-up  dito:

 http://nbi.njis-ph.com/

Kailangan i-print niyo rin yung finill-up sa online ng NBI, may mga paraan naman po para masave sa pdf file. Kapag nagawa niyo na yan, pwede na kayo magpunta kinabukasan sa main (sa Taft). Maganda ang online kasi priority sa main yun, biruin mo STEP 3 ka na kapag online ka? Yung step 3 deretso bayad na yun sa cashier (115.00 pesos po ang bayad). Sa experience ko maiksi lang ang pila kanina. 4:30 ng umaga umalis na ako sa bahay. Mga 5:15 nandoon na ako. 6:30 nasa kamay ko na yung clearance. Mabilis di ba? Kapag sa ibang branch kayo grabe 2:30 AM dapat nakapila na kayo tapos ang bukas ng mall mga 10 AM. Sinumpa ko yang experience na yan noon. Kaya try niyo sa main na lang saka isa pa ANG BABAIT ng mga nasa MAIN ng NBI saka MABILIS. Hinding-hindi ka maliligaw kasi ang laki ng karatula. :) 

After ko sa NBI, deretso agad ako ng PRC. Malakas loob ko dumeretso ng PRC kasi complete naman yung requirements ko saka nagonline na rin ako sa website nila.

Para po sa mga PUPian na tulad ko, hindi tinanggap yung CAV (basta po yung related sa Special Order sa TOR na ginastusan ko tapos hindi naman pala tatanggapin :) ) kasi po State University daw po tayo at understood daw po na hindi nagrerelease ang PUP ng SO sa TOR. Saka nagpagawa po pala ako ng TOR na may remarks ng “For Board Examination Purposes Only” sa PUP Main Campus na nagkakahalaga ng 350.00 pesos. Isang buwan bago makuha sa South Wing ng Building natin. 

Balik po sa PRC, mga 8 AM pwede ka na agad makapasok sa building. Maaga din kayo dapat para iwas sa hassle. Ang konti namin kanina sa 3rd floor para magprocess ng requirements. 

Step 1 maghuhulog lang ng passport picture. (nameplate po sya pwdeng sa computer lang po nilagyan ng full name kc puro ganun po ung pinapasa saka may sample sa prc website dn po) 

Step 2 Assessment ng requirements. May babayaran kang 63 pesos doon kasi may ididikit silang stamp sa papers mo tapos ibibigay sayo itong Permanent Examination Card and Registration Record Card na dapat mong sagutan (yung glue saka pang thumbmark nasa likod lang ng table, makikita niyo yun):

Hintayin lang matawag yung pangalan mo para ibigay yung printed na application mo kasama na din nung sinagutan mo. 

Step 3 Magbabayad ka sa cashier doon din mismo sa 3rd floor. (Don’t worry tabi-tabi naman sila at makikita mo agad). 

Step 4 irerelease na yung NOA (Notice of Admission) sa katabi lang din kung saan ka nagbayad. PERO bago marelease yung NOA mo, make sure na pumunta ka sa baba para bumili ng Documentary Stamp (may window doon malapit din sa entrance at 21 pesos lang po yun, ididikit yun sa document na binigay sayo sa step 2). After malagay yung document stamp, ibigay mo na sa releasing yung mga papel na hawak mo (dapat may right thumb mark mo yung document, pirma, etc).  Ibibigay din sa’yo yung NOA (Notice of Admission) tapos pwede ka ng umuwi. Hihintayin mo yung announcement 2 days before the exam kung saan room ka magtatake. :) 

Goodluck guys! 

Image of Notice of Admission

By:

Riyan