Discover a convenient, engaging, and cost-effective way to stay current in forensic psychology, with a new episode released every two weeks. Listen to Drs. Michelle Guyton and Alexander Millkey interview top researchers, clinicians, and thinkers in this field. These podcasts are 50 to 90 minutes in length and offer the opportunity to earn continuing education credit. Our organization is approved by the American Psychological Association (APA) to sponsor continuing education for psychologists.
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Dr. Julie Goldenson joins us to explore how trauma-informed principles can enhance forensic mental health assessments. Drawing from her 2022 article, she discusses the ethical tensions evaluators face, how complex trauma shapes behavior, and why therapeutic jurisprudence offers a framework for minimizing harm. Dr. Goldenson explains how empathy, cultural awareness, and transparency can improve assessments—without compromising objectivity or forensic integrity.
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Dr. Lizzy Foster and Dr. Sharon Kelley explore providing feedback in forensic mental health assessments. They discuss the ethical complexities, legal considerations, and practical challenges faced by forensic evaluators when deciding whether and how to share feedback with examinees. Drawing on research and real-world experiences, they offer a thoughtful decision-making framework to help practitioners balance transparency, respect, and professional obligations in this sensitive area.
Forensic Briefs is a podcast hosted by forensic psychologists Drs. Michelle Guyton and Alex Millkey. Designed for legal, forensic, and clinical professionals, the podcast delivers engaging, bite-sized continuing education.
