The idea of sitting in a psychologist’s office, answering questions and completing tests, can feel intimidating. Many people picture something out of a movie: inkblots, lie detectors, or a stern clinician scribbling notes behind a clipboard. The reality is far less dramatic, and far more useful. Psychological assessments are structured, evidence-based tools that help both the client and the clinician understand what’s really going on beneath the surface. For anyone in Calgary who’s been wondering whether an assessment might be helpful, here’s a grounded look at what the process actually involves.… Read more