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Author:

Ray W. Christner, PsyD, NCSP, ABPP
Level:

Foundational
CREDIT(S):

1.5 Credits
Video:

1 hour 35 minutes

Simplifying Complexities: Writing Understandable and Impactful Psychological Reports

This workshop will help psychologists transform technical assessment data into clear, meaningful, and reader-friendly reports. This workshop emphasizes integrating multiple data sources into cohesive narratives that focus on the individual’s needs and experiences while maintaining scientific integrity. Participants explore strategies to enhance readability, such as using plain language, active voice, and concise structure, and learn to link data directly to referral questions and recommendations. Through practical examples, the presenter demonstrates how to streamline the evaluation process, balance clinical depth with accessibility, and write reports that inform, empower, and engage both professionals and families. Attendees leave equipped with tools to create psychologically sound, ethically responsible, and consumer-focused reports that truly communicate the story behind the scores.

Ray W. Christner, PsyD

Ray W. Christner, Psy.D., NCSP, ABPP, is a licensed psychologist and a certified school psychologist in Pennsylvania, a nationally certified school psychologist, and a nationally registered health service psychologist. He specializes in clinical and school psychology, and he is board-certified in behavioral and cognitive psychology. Operating an independent practice in Hanover, Pennsylvania, Dr. Christner also provides telepsychology services in 41 states as an authorization holder of the APIT (Authorization to Practice Interjurisdictional Telepsychology) and the TAP (Temporary Authorization to Practice). His clinical work includes psychotherapy, psychological and neuropsychological testing, consultation services, and program evaluations. He works with children, adolescents, and adults with psychological, developmental, social, behavioral, and learning differences.

A recognized author and speaker, Dr. Christner has contributed extensively to the field through numerous publications and presentations. His book, Cognitive-Behavioral Interventions in Educational Settings: A Handbook for Practice (now in its 3rd edition), has been translated into Japanese, Korean, and Romanian. Additionally, Dr. Christner shares his thoughts on topics related to psychology as the cohost of the podcast Psyched to Practice and writes the Living Psyched blog for Psychology Today. His work has garnered attention from prominent media outlets such as Today, Parents, Newsweek, Lifehacker, Yahoo!Life, ABC, Fox, Special Education Connection, and Authority Magazine, to name a few.

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