Posted by gardenergirl on August 10, 2004, at 7:28:19
In reply to Has anyone ever had (or given) a Rorschach test?, posted by JenStar on August 9, 2004, at 14:21:10
Hi Jen,
I have given the Rorschach before. I kind of wish I'd had a chance to take it before I learned it, because of course it is spoiled for me now. The reason I wish this is because I do like this test. I find it gives me rich information about the individual. Since my general orientation to therapy is psychodynamic (with other things thrown in there), this test is a good fit for my assessment and therapy style as the concept of "projection" is central to the test. I admit I don't use it that often, though as it is very complicated to score using the method I was taught (plus I just don't have the opportunity to do much assessment right now). This method has the most research backing it up as a way to intrepret. Many clinicians use other methods, however, or have their own way of viewing it.Is it a good screening tool for various conditions? Well, for some, I suppose. I prefer to screen clients with more structured tools designed for this. I am more likely to want to use the Rorschach for a full assessment. There are certain conditions which do become apparent quickly, however.
Do you have specific questions about your psyche? Or just wondering what it would say. I have that wonder about various tests.
Hopefully this was helpful.
gg
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