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Parent Education and Family Stabilization Class (In-Person)

Announcement: D’Arienzo Psychology’s Healthy Divorce Healthy Kids, Parent Education and Family Stabilization Course will be available as an in-person program beginning in September 2019. Those taking our in person course should review our online material prior to sitting through the in person seminar.

Dates/times offered:            September 12, 2019, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.  

                                                  October 10, 2019, 5:00 – 9:00 p.m.

Location:  St. John Paul II Catholic Church, 127 Stone Mason  Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida 32081

Cost: $50 per person

Registration: To participate, you must pay and register for the course prior to attending. After you make a payment through Cart66, you will be provided with the in person class registration material and access to the online course. Please register for the in person seminar you will be attending. If you are having trouble paying or registering, please contact our office at (904) 379-8094. After payment, please register using the following form to secure your seat at the seminar.

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Why Military and Police Experience Matters in MMPI Testing for Armed Officers

When conducting psychological evaluations for armed officers, such as those required for armed guard positions, selecting a forensic psychologist with a background in military and police psychology is critical. Armed officers face unique stressors, responsibilities, and ethical considerations, requiring highly specialized testing to ensure they are mentally fit for their roles. This is especially true when using tools like the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), a widely respected psychological assessment. Here’s why experience in military and police psychology makes a significant difference.

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MMPI Testing is Important for All Armed Security Officers

In today’s world, security guards play a vital role in safeguarding people, properties, and organizations. While many states have specific requirements for physical fitness and background checks, psychological fitness and suitability often get overlooked. A comprehensive psychological evaluation, including the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI), is essential to ensure that security personnel are mentally and emotionally equipped to handle their duties. Even in states where psychological testing isn’t mandatory, these evaluations should still be conducted. Here’s why every security guard, regardless of legal requirements, should undergo MMPI testing and other psychological assessments. Dr. Justin D’Arienzo is a national leader in armed security MMPI Testing and Psychological Evaluations and welcomes the opportunity to work with your organization. Note that these evaluations should be a two pronged approach assessing for both psychological fitness and psychological suitability. Evaluations can be tailored to your company’s specific needs. 

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Biden Anxiety and Dementia

Whether Republican or Democrat, President Joe Biden’s behavior on camera is concerning to most causing anxiety about whether he should either be the Democratic candidate or about who Former President, Donald Trump, will be running against in November 2024. It’s also concerning that Biden may have lost insight about his own abilities due to his cognitive decline. As a public service announcement, I have provided information below about dementia as well as the lack of insight into one’s own symptoms that often accompanies dementia and other cognitive disorders. Then, I discuss the difference between dementia and the normal aging process. 

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