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Personality and Behavioral Assessments for Growth

Gain deeper self-awareness and emotional clarity through comprehensive personality and behavioral assessments.

Personality and Behavioral Assessments

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Wholesome Psychology, Alberta, CA
Author: wholesome
Date: November 30, 2024

Personality and Behavioral Assessments: Understanding You Better

At Wholesome Psychology, we believe in the power of self-awareness to promote personal growth. One way we support individuals on their journey of healing and transformation is through comprehensive personality and behavioral assessments. These assessments provide valuable insights into your unique characteristics, helping you understand the patterns that shape your thoughts, behaviors, and emotions.

What Are Personality Assessments?

A personality assessment is a tool used to evaluate and understand the traits and patterns that make up an individual’s personality. At Wholesome Psychology, we use a range of scientifically validated assessments to gather detailed information about your personality. These assessments can also help identify underlying mental health challenges and disorders, providing a clear picture of your emotional and psychological well-being.

Our qualified therapists will guide you through the assessment process, beginning with an in-depth interview to ensure we understand your unique context. Afterward, we administer the most suitable personality tests and offer a thorough evaluation to help you gain a better understanding of yourself. Whether you’re seeking to improve your self-awareness or explore potential mental health concerns, these assessments offer valuable clarity.

Common Clinical Personality Assessments

Some of the most popular clinical personality tests we use include:

  • Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI-2): Often used to identify personality structure and detect psychological disorders.
  • Millon Clinical Multiaxial Inventory (MCMI-III): A tool designed to assess personality disorders and other psychological issues.
  • Personality Assessment Inventory (PAI): A comprehensive measure of personality and psychopathology used to assess emotional, behavioral, and social functioning.

We also offer lighter, non-clinical assessments that focus on personal growth, such as the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI) and the California Personality Inventory (CPI). These assessments are often used to better understand your natural preferences, strengths, and areas for growth in a non-diagnostic context. These tools can also be administered in professional or workplace settings, helping you enhance communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

What Are Behavioral Assessments?

Behavioral assessments are tools designed to help us understand specific behaviors or behavioral patterns. Originally developed to better understand individuals with cognitive or communication disabilities, these assessments are now used in a variety of contexts to identify the root causes of behaviors and help improve functioning. At Wholesome Psychology, we use behavioral assessments to explore various areas of behavior, allowing us to identify areas where change is needed and to understand how an individual’s behavior compares to established norms.

Behavioral assessments are typically conducted through a combination of initial interviews, direct observation, caregiver or parent ratings, and standardized tests. Some of the commonly used behavioral assessments we offer include:

  • Behavior Assessment System for Children, Second Edition (BASC-2): A comprehensive tool used to evaluate behavioral and emotional functioning in children and adolescents.
  • Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL): A tool used to assess a child’s behavioral and emotional problems, typically used by parents and caregivers.
  • Adaptive Behavior Assessment System, Second Edition (ABAS-II): A standardized assessment used to measure an individual’s adaptive behavior, including self-care, communication, and social skills.

Get Started with Your Assessment

If you're interested in learning more about our personality or behavioral assessments, we’re here to help. Each individual has different needs, and our compassionate intake and administrative specialists will work with you to determine the best assessment options for your situation. We’ll provide an estimated quote and timeline so you can feel confident and prepared as you take the next step in your journey of self-discovery and growth.

To get started, contact us today. Let us help you explore your personality and behavior with warmth, care, and the right tools to foster healing and meaningful change.

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