THE DR. LEON O. BRENNER CENTER FOR PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT AND CONSULTATION
The Dr. Leon O. Brenner Center for Psychological Assessment and Consultation at the Massachusetts School of Professional Psychology (MSPP) provides comprehensive psychological assessment to address problems of learning and adjustment for children, adolescents and adults. On the Center’s staff are senior psychologists, doctoral students, and post-doctoral fellows who work as a team to provide comprehensive evaluations, jargon-free reports, consultation and advocacy to facilitate the implementation of assessment recommendations.
Our thorough, accessible reports provide invaluable information to therapists, physicians, educators, employers, families and individuals to assist with educational planning, job performance, psychotherapy and personal growth. MSPP has always endorsed the tremendous value of a thoughtful and thorough psychological assessment in improving treatment and educational plans and in improving quality of life. The Brenner Center provides this invaluable service.
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A Note for Prospective Students: MSPP has a handful of "centers" but don't be deceived- they tend to exist more as networks of people than in physical places. The Brenner Center utilizes the school building and isn't a freestanding structure unto itself. Similarly, some of MSPP's other 'center for x and y' type programs are more likely to be networks of people with a shared goal rather than any kind of defined place or space. I was confused by this when I was a first-year student and, for instance, wandered around the building for awhile wondering "where exactly is this "Center for Mental Health and Aging"?! (The answer to that question: inside Erlene Rosowsky's head! She, and a team of colleagues, host events, lectures, etc., but again, don't exist in a defined place.)
I'm very excited to spend a year honing my assessment skills, doing lots of testing and writing lots of reports. It's a skill that I really want to master before I finish grad school. I have taken the 'Psychological Assessment' course sequence but didn't feel like it gave me quite enough experience to feel truly confident at testing. If it's a career ambition, I definitely recommend planning to spend at least one year at a training site with significant testing responsibilities. I'm excited to get started!
kate.
* = In reality, in only a few short months, it will be time to start looking for internships again... I'm going to begin looking for an APA placement this summer and will have to start putting out applications in late fall. The cycle never ends... (cue the Lion King 'Circle of Life' theme song).
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