Enhancing the Therapeutic Alliance with the MCMI-IV

Seth Grossman, Psy.D.

Virtual: Virginia Academy of Clinical Psychologists

September 12, 2020

This workshop deepens the clinician’s understanding of the Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory-IV (MCMI-IV) by examining the Millon Evolutionary Theory in depth. The primary intent of the workshop is to utilize personologic insights generated by the MCMI-IV and related instruments, which is made possible by integrating Millon Evolutionary Theory. Beyond assessment and interpretation, the theory also provides significant data that can enhance the therapeutic alliance through personalized feedback and therapeutic dialogue. Participants will utilize both traditional and collaborative models of interaction in exploring personal insights gleaned from use of the MCMI-IV and other Millon instruments, as well as other assessment data and collateral information. The workshop includes strategies from the personalized therapy model developed by Millon and Grossman, as well as those consistent with collaborative assessment models. Adult, child, college, and medical psych cases will be examined through application of the MCMI-IV, MIPS-2, MCCI, MACI, and MBMD to therapeutic challenges.