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We are excited to announce the 2026 R-PAS Conference Workshops!
* Psychologists in the USA and Canada can pay a $30 fee when registering for the conference to receive CEs for the workshops and conference presentations they attend.
Workshop 1: In-Depth Coding and Interpretation of a Complex Child Case (3 CEs)
Workshop 1: In-Depth Coding and Interpretation of a Complex Child Case (3 CEs)
Thursday, July 16 (9:00am - 12:15pm)
Presenters: Leighko Toyoshima Yap, Psy.D., Maarten Vanhoyland, BTP, & Jessica Lipkind, Psy.D.
Abstract: This workshop provides participants with the opportunity to improve their coding skills by together coding a complex child case. Participants will also sharpen their interpretation skills because the results output from the coded protocol will be reviewed in detail to inform the overall case conceptualization.
Workshop 2: Neuropsychological Rorschach (R-PAS) Assessment: Empirical Research and Clinical Applications (3 CEs)
Workshop 2: Neuropsychological Rorschach (R-PAS) Assessment: Empirical Research and Clinical Applications (3 CEs)
Thursday, July 16 (9:00am - 12:15pm)
Presenters: Emiliano Muzio, Ph.D., Luciano Giromini, Ph.D., & Philip Keddy, Ph.D.
Abstract: This workshop is designed to help assessors expand their toolkit and broaden the scope of Rorschach (R-PAS) use to include the assessment of psychological functioning in neurocognitive and neurodevelopmental disorders. We first provide an overview of neurocognitively correlated variables, beginning with the seminal work of Hermann Rorschach and Zygmunt Piotrowski's 10 "organic signs". In our overview, we divide neurocognitively correlated Rorschach variables into four broad categories: (1) variables related to adaptive coping resources and the capacity to mentalize; (2) variables related to perceptual-cognitive sophistication and complexity; (3) variables related to psychotic phenomena; and (4) additional neuropsychologically correlated variables. Next, we provide an overview of neuroimaging and psychophysiological studies using the Rorschach, as well as an overview of studies describing Rorschach performance in a range of neurocognitive and neurodevelopmental disorders, such as dementia, traumatic brain injury, attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and other conditions. Finally, we provide assessors with guidelines for interpreting neurocognitively correlated Rorschach variables, and present two brief case illustrations showing how the Rorschach can be used from a neuropsychological perspective. We will also provide an extensive list of recommended reading materials relevant to neuropsychological Rorschach assessment.
Workshop 3: In-Depth Coding and Interpretation of a Complex Adolescent Case (3 CEs)
Workshop 3: In-Depth Coding and Interpretation of a Complex Adolescent Case (3 CEs)
Thursday, July 16 (1:15pm - 4:30pm)
Presenters: Jessica Lipkind, Psy.D., Maarten Vanhoyland, BTP, & Leighko Toyoshima Yap, Psy.D.
Abstract: Like the child version of this workshop, we provide participants with the opportunity to improve their coding skills by coding a complex adolescent case together. Participants will also sharpen their interpretation skills as we review in detail the results output from the coded protocol to inform the overall case conceptualization. Developmental issues will also be addressed by comparing features of this adolescent case to the child case covered in the morning session (though attending the morning session is not required).
Workshop 4: Rorschach assessment of psychotic phenomena in a multi-method diagnostic evaluation: An advanced look (3 CEs)
Workshop 4: Rorschach assessment of psychotic phenomena in a multi-method diagnostic evaluation: An advanced look (3 CEs)
Thursday, July 16 (1:15pm - 4:30pm)
Presenters: Ali Khadivi, Ph.D., James Kleiger, Ph.D., & Joni Mihura, Ph.D.
Abstract: This advanced workshop uses lectures and case examples to explore the Rorschach Test’s unique role in detecting and understanding various levels of disordered thinking and psychotic phenomena. The R-PAS is a key reference for studying psychosis within the Rorschach framework. The workshop covers updated topics, including:
(1) A conceptual overview of psychotic phenomena and disordered thinking, with distinctions among psychotic states, signs, symptoms (based on DSM-5-TR), disorders, structures, at-risk conditions, and psychotic-like experiences in the general population.
(2) Clinical diagnosis and understanding of psychotic dimensions along a severity continuum. Although the focus is on phenomenology—internal experiences and ego functioning—it's also essential to review major diagnostic approaches for various psychotic conditions.
(3) Contributions of current R-PAS and TPAS research to understanding and assessing psychosis.
(4) Conceptual and empirical methods for examining Rorschach Cognitive Codes in psychotic and non-psychotic individuals.
(5) Analyzing thought disturbances, delusions, and hallucinations in forensic and multicultural contexts, including how to differentiate delusions from conspiratorial beliefs.
(6) Integrating Rorschach results into multi-method assessments using case examples.
Workshop 5: Beyond Self‑Report: Leveraging R‑PAS to Strengthen Violence Risk Formulation (3 CEs)
Workshop 5: Beyond Self‑Report: Leveraging R‑PAS to Strengthen Violence Risk Formulation (3 CEs)
Thursday, July 16 (4:45pm - 8:00pm)
Presenter: Benjamin A. Rubin, Psy.D.
Abstract: Violence risk assessment is most effective when grounded in a multimethod approach that includes performance‑based measures. The Rorschach Performance Assessment System (R‑PAS) provides observable samples of problem‑solving and perceptual organization that can add incremental validity beyond self‑report instruments, particularly for constructs such as reality testing, thought disturbance, and cognitive complexity. Designed for intermediate‑level psychologists, this workshop offers an overview of the most relevant research on the forensic utility of R‑PAS, emphasizing when and how R‑PAS findings meaningfully inform violence risk formulation. We will highlight evidence regarding R‑PAS’s contribution relative to question‑based methods and discuss practical considerations for integrating performance‑based data into structured professional judgment frameworks. A detailed case study will illustrate the use of R‑PAS variables (e.g., indicators of impaired reality testing, paranoia, and implicit distress) alongside tools commonly used in violence risk assessment (e.g., HCR‑20 v3), demonstrating how R‑PAS can refine risk hypotheses and strengthen the narrative formulation. By the end of the session, participants will be able to :
(1) identify contexts in which R‑PAS adds unique value to violence risk assessment.
(2) interpret selected R‑PAS indicators in relation to violence risk dynamics.
(3) integrate R‑PAS findings with other data sources to produce more precise and defensible risk formulations.
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