Wedding Pictures!

Many more to come, but here are a few: Our first dance as a married couple was "Finally" by Fergi:

Feeding eachother cake (Ray was NOT nice!):
Me and my sis, being silly:
Lounging like the princess I am:

My sister and baby Jaiden:
Me and my friend, Yvonne:

Bonnie, Chrissy, me and Yvonne:

Bad Ray!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving from Maui!!

Yesterday, we went on a sunset dinner cruise:

Today, after ordering room service for breakfast, we will head down to the beach, rent a cabana and chase the waves - more token hoochie pics to come!
We have dinner reservations at the Rusty Harpoon for turkey dinner!
Happy Thanksgiving everyone!!

Honeymoon, part 2

Tuesday, Ray and I walked down the beach to a neighboring hotel - the Sheraton - and had lunch.

Then went to the Whalers Village for some shopping and a cocktail.

We came across this restaurant that was all about OSU baby!!

Our Honeymoon

Ray and I got to our hotel late Sunday night.
Everything was closed - not even room service was running!
So, we went over to Safeway to grab some stuff for the room.

Yesterday morning we walked on the beach after breakfast and took some pics.
Came back to the room and crashed for 3 hrs, then went down to Lahaina Town for some dinner at Pacific O's, drinks and shopping. We had a dinner entree called "Bling Bling", which consisted of filet mignon, lobster tail, garlic mashed potatoes, tempera asparagus and caviar! It was the best dinner I have ever had in my life.

Today, we had breakfast at our hotel again, and then rented a cabana on the beach for a few hours. And yes, mom, I wore sunscreen!

Some token hoochies for you boyz...


And get this: Flavor Flav is staying at our hotel!

How funny is that???

Damn Philip Rivers!!

You cost me, buddy! How many times can you freakin fumble the ball?!?!? I say we use our draft pick next year for a new QB!! Anywho, I slipped back to 3rd again this week in the blogger battle:

1. jek187 417.54
2. Blinders 361.27
3. love_elf 330.00
4. Miami Don 286.64
5. HermWarfare 284.68
6. bonds 280.60
7. Zeem 270.74
8. jmathewson_III 266.91ebk03001 260.53
9. bayne_s 251.04
10. lifesagrind 231.51
11. Bobby Bracelet 211.46
12. ChipperSports 199.07
13. Joe Speaker 194.30
14. Chico's Bail Bonds 180.58
15. Big Pirate 172.12
16. Madden 158.49
17. scurvydog 155.03
18. Otis 140.00
19. mclarich 132.43
20. DonkeyPuncher 122.08
21. Smokkee 117.77
22. Mcguyver 108.28
23. LTLover 105.64
24. Schuabs 102.47
25. Chewbot 98.03
26. Alpo_Splatr 92.14
27. Dr. Pauly 83.90
28. 23skidoo 67.39
29. DrizzDJ 65.98
30. StB 61.95
31. Metaltoad 61.26
32. Digger 60.32
33. Family Guy 59.48
34. Bad Ass Mofo 52.24
35. funnyshoes 50.07C
36. anable 48.56
37. meansdude 45.85
38. wwonka 42.65
39. PokahDave 39.65
40. Instant Tragedy 37.62
41. RotoScoop.com 34.34
42. Flick 31.50
43. BG 31.15
44. Lounge9 30.71
45. TripJax 29.92
46. shnikies 29.43

Qualified for Tournament of Champions
lifesagrind , Jek187 , love_elf , Mcguyver , jmathewson_III , Zeem (2), ChipperSports, Bobby Bracelet

My latest Psych Eval (names and dates changed)

We use real cases in class to practice on. While names and dates have been changed, the indintifying information is real. This is the kind of stuff I've been doing lately!

Psychological Evaluation

Name: Al Hambra Occupation: Unemployed
Age: 37 Marital Status: Single
Evaluator:
Date of Evaluation: 10/3/07 Date of Report: 10/17/07

Identifying Data and Reason for Referral:
Al Hambra is a 37year-old Caucasion gay male recently admitted for inpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. He was referred for psychological testing by his psychiatrist to assist in diagnostic clarification (re: mood disorder, psychosis and substance abuse/dependence), treatment planning and aftercare recommendations.

Evaluation Instruments and Sources of Information:
Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Second Edition (MMPI-2)
Clinical Interview

Background Information:

Developmental History:
The client, Al Hambra, reports that to his knowledge he had an uncomplicated birth and early development. His childhood was typical, and he hit milestones seemingly at a normal rate. There were no early behavior problems or psychiatric difficulties reported by Al.

Family History and Significant Relationships:
At the time of interview, Mr. Hambra presented as very guarded, irritable, and non-forthcoming, especially when asked about his family. For example, he states that his father was deceased 8 years ago, but when queried on the cause, he merely responds, “It doesn’t matter, does it?” He has been estranged from his mother for several years. When asked why, he again refuses to discuss the topic, and answers with “I don’t feel like discussing it now”. He has one younger sister, with whom he has no contact. According to Mr. Hambra, “we just don’t see eye to eye”. Furthermore, his romantic relationship history has been poor, described by the client as frequently conflicted and riddled with excessive breakups, which were usually complicated by his drinking. Al reports that he tends to hold onto grudges and resentments and presents as bitter about “love”. His most recent partner left last year, after 2 years in the relationship.

Education and Employment History:
Mr. Hambra denies knowledge of any early learning or behavior problems. He is a High school graduate and attended trade school in cosmetology. In fact, he taught cosmetology for several years. Al is currently on disability, and has been for the last four years due to mental illness (“mania and depression”).

Medical and Psychiatric and Alcohol/Drug History:
There have been nine previous inpatient psychiatric treatment attempts, including hospitalization three years ago in a state facility for “drug induced psychosis”. The client is quoted as admitting, “I get severely depressed, then I drink to medicate” and “I get detoxed, then I leave depressed, then I drink again”. He has a history of “chronic lower level” depression and has had suicidal ideations “for years”, however, denies any suicide attempts although he did overdose on Klonopin (benzodiazapine – anti-anxiety) and whisky once several years ago. Al Hambra states that his depression is exacerbated by “a lot of deaths” - seven in last two years. He moved to California last year, “because I didn’t want to be depressed anymore”. Upon arriving in California, he was diagnosed as HIV positive.

Al admits to a history of heavy alcohol abuse, amphetamine abuse, and abuse of miscellanies Rx meds. He was treated in past with Wellbutrin (Antidepressant), Tegretol (Mood Stabilizer), Vistaril (Anti-Anxiety), Mellaril, and Zyprexa (Antipsychotics). He also admits to alcohol and amphetamine induced/exacerbated hallucinations (“I feel bugs crawling on me” “I hear nurses and others talking to me and about me about how to persecute me.” “They’re trying to drive me crazy, I know it”.

Factors Prompting Referral:
Client presented for treatment with paranoia, hallucinations, severe depression, suicidal thoughts, irritability, agitation, and an extremely poor response to multiple prior treatments and medications. He had been sober 5 days when tested. Diagnostic clarification is needed in regards to mood disorder, psychosis, and substance abuse/dependence and recommendations for treatment planning.

Behavioral Observations:
Al was cooperative and expressive, yet suspicious, in the assessment process. He demonstrated no overt defensive behaviors or attitudes towards the testing itself. There was no evidence that he was responding to any internal stimuli and no presence of disorganized thinking beyond self reported DT’s and paranoia (i.e not floridly psychotic). There is no behavior evidence of threats to validity of these current assessment results.

Assessment Results:

Cognitive Functioning:
The highest level of education achieved by Al is a high school diploma, attained at a trade school where he studied cosmetology. He has been able to maintain employment in the past, as a cosmetology teacher. However, he has been on disability for the last four years for mental illness (“mania and depression”). Al seems to be of a least average overall intelligence.

Personality Functioning:
Al’s overall response pattern to the MMPI-2 questions suggests an average score range and scores at this level suggest a valid protocol {L Scale}. However, based on Al’s specific responses, there is evidence of possible exaggeration of symptoms and problems {F Scale}. This exaggeration could perhaps serve as a “cry for help.” However, this test-score range may also be indicative of serious psychological problems {F Scale}, perhaps including severe depression and/or paranoia. Also, the response pattern examined herein is likely to represent a balanced self-view {K Scale}. Both positive and negative behaviors and personality characteristics are likely to have been acknowledged in responding to the MMPI-2 items {K Scale}. Overall, based on the pattern of responses and general indication of a need for help, the following personality profile is likely to present a valid description of Al’s current psychological functioning.

Based on similar test score interpretation, Mr. Hambra’s profile indicates probable moderate to severe impairment/turmoil {7} in daily functioning, significant symptoms of paranoia, signs of disturbed thinking, and prominent delusions of persecution {6}. Among psychiatric patients with this personality type, diagnoses of schizophrenia or paranoid disorder are most frequent and they often have long histories of inpatient and/or outpatient psychiatric treatment {6}. This is evident in Mr. Hambra’s history of nine previous inpatient treatments, including being admitted for “drug induced psychosis”. Mr. Hambra may be seen by others as suspicious and guarded and may commonly exhibit hostility, resentment, and an argumentative manner {6}. Furthermore, these individuals may appear to be sarcastic (“It doesn’t matter, does it?”) argumentative, sullen, irritable and hostile {6/4}. Persons of this personality type commonly have felt like leaving their home situations (Harris-Lingoes PD1). Depression, when present, tends to be externalized {6/4} and they may feel depressed, hopeless and pessimistic {2} much of the time (Harris-Lingoes PD1). For example, Mr. Hambra moved to California “because I didn’t want to be depressed anymore”, and thereby seemingly externalized his depression and stressors, attempting to “escape” them by moving to California. Individuals of shared personality types tend to be quick tempered; they may demand much of others but resent reciprocal demands on them {6/4}. They are often quick to see themselves as criticized, provoked, maltreated, or victimized by others (projections) and blamed unfairly (Harris-Lingoes PA1), but are reluctant to admit to their own exploitation, manipulativeness, and mistreatment of others {6}, and tend to blame others (Harris-Lingoes PA1). They are often stubborn, unforgiving, resentful, oversensitive, and fearful of vulnerability. Men tend to be sullen and vengeful {6/4}. Also, overt paranoid trends often will manifest well-organized and elaborate delusions of persecution, control, or both {Spike 6}. For example, Al admits that he “hears the nurses and others talking to me and about me about how to persecute me” and “they’re trying to drive me crazy, I know it.” Furthermore, Al may tend to be rigid, resentful, and often could deny his suspiciousness, personal problems, and distress unrelated to the primary delusion {Spike 6}. Mr. Hambra does deny suicide attempts, however, overdosed on Klonopin and whisky several years ago. He could most often severely lack insight {Spike 6}.

Excessive use of alcohol is typically a problem with this personality type {4}. Oftentimes, family problems arise and interpersonal relationships become damaged, directly effected by the individual’s alcohol abuse. Al reports that this is the case for many of his past relationships. He retreats into the bottle, and has little impulse control, and this is additionally evidenced by his chronic drug use. Other roadblocks to positive intrapsychic functioning may include the use of projection as a defense mechanism {6}, limited frustration tolerance {4}, repressed hostility and anger {6/4} and poor judgment and considerable risk taking {4}.

Al may be prone to experience a chronic resentment of family and authority, and may feel mistreated and picked on, angry and resentful and he may harbor grudges {6}. Also, persons with similar personality types often crave affection but will likely alienate those who would provide that affection {6/4}. There is evidence of this based on the report that Al has no contact with his only sibling, his younger sister, because they “just don’t see eye to eye.” He has also been estranged from his mother for several years for undisclosed reasons, and refuses to discuss it. Similarly, personal history typically would include stormy relationships with family, in which the family members tend to be blamed for personal difficulties {4}. Furthermore, Al reports a long history of poor intimate relationships, characterized by several conflicts/breakups, which may have caused him to hold onto grudges and resentments and become “bitter about love”. Persons of similar personality type also are suspicious of the motivations of others, feeling that they are getting a raw deal from life and avoiding deep emotional involvement {6/4}.

Diagnostic Impression:
Axis I: 291.5 Alcohol Induced Psychotic Disorder, with Delusions
R/O 291.89 Alcohol Induced Mood Disorder, With Depressive
Features
305 Alcohol Abuse
305.70 Amphetamine Abuse
305.90 Other (or Unknown) Substance Abuse (Rx meds)
Axis II: 301.0 Paranoid Personality Disorder
Axis III: Disease of the Blood (HIV+)
Axis IV: Death of Family Member, Discord with Sibling,
Unemployment, Impaired Familial Support System
Axis V: GAF = 30 (current)

Summary:
Al Hambra is a 37year-old Caucasion gay male recently admitted for inpatient psychiatric and chemical dependency treatment. He was referred for psychological testing by his psychiatrist to assist in diagnostic clarification (re: mood disorder, psychosis and substance abuse/dependence), treatment planning and aftercare recommendations.
The testing results suggest that Mr. Hambra is currently experiencing Alcohol Induced Psychotic Disorder, with Delusions. However, Mood Disorder, with Depressive Features should be ruled out. Symptoms include prominent delusions and hallucinations, severe depression, suicidal thoughts and irritability. These symptoms tend to occur within a month of substance withdrawal. He also reports heavy Alcohol Abuse, Amphetamine Abuse and Abuse of miscellaneous other Unknown substance(s). Results also suggest an Axis II diagnosis of Paranoid Personality Disorder. Suggestions from both testing and history reveal that he suspects, without sufficient basis, that others are exploiting him or deceiving him, he is reluctant to confide in others, he reads hidden demeaning and/or threatening meanings into benign remarks or events and he persistently bears grudges. Somatization of stress and the compulsive use of alcohol or other substances may have been used periodically as ineffective coping mechanisms.

Prognosis for psychotherapy is generally poor because individuals of similar personality types typically do not like to talk about emotional problems and are likely to rationalize much of the time. Additionally, they have great difficulty in establishing rapport with therapists due to recurrent suspicions and perceptions of attack on his or her character or reputation that are not apparent. They tend to aloof and maintain psychological distance from other people.

Recommendations:
1. Initial priority should be placed around the safety of the individual. Al has expressed chronic suicide ideation. Although he denies suicide attempts, it is important to determine whether he may be of harm to himself, and requires hospitalization.

2. Secondly, his medications must be re-evaluated by a Medical Doctor: are they effective? Are the doses correct? Is he taking them as prescribed?

3. Lastly, motivation for change has typically been low in similar individuals. However, motivation may actually be higher in older patients who have gained at least some insight into the destructiveness and self-defeating nature of their behavior patterns, although they are at a loss to know how to change them {Spike 6}. In either case, the manipulativeness and hostility of these patients and their expectations of rejection make their treatment stressful for the therapist {Spike 6}. Successful treatment tends to be long term {Spike 6}; the optimal setting would be in an inpatient treatment center. Once stabilized, therapy should be continued in a sober living house for a 120-day period. It is recommended that the client attend Alcoholics Anonymous and Narcotics Anonymous meetings on a daily basis for the first 30 days in the house, then step down to 3-4 times weekly for the remainder of his stay. In general, however, individuals of similar profile types are not good candidates for therapy. And, unfortunately, the prognosis for change is poor. In treatment settings, these individuals do no like to talk about emotional problems (“I don’t feel like discussing it now”) and are likely to rationalize (“we just don’t see eye to eye”) much of the time {6}. Therefore, they have great difficulty establishing rapport with the therapist {6}. Also in therapy, these persons are likely to reveal hostility and resentment toward family members (“it doesn’t really matter, does it?”) {6}. They are generally unable to accept blame for their own problems, in fact, tending to blame others for their difficulties, and terminate treatment as soon as possible {4}. With Al, the focus must lie on remaining in AA, as well as learning healthy coping methods for stress, controlling his impulses, and managing his depression.

Goal Accomplished....

BFFB Leader Board through Week 8 ($100/$50/$25 Bonus)

1. jek187 383.36
2. love_elf 330.00
3. Blinders 322.52
4. Miami Don 286.64
5. jmathewson_III 266.91
6. HermWarfare 256.25
7. bayne_s 251.04ebk03001 224.28
8. bonds 221.40
9. lifesagrind 200.60
10. Chico's Bail Bonds 180.58
11. Big Pirate 172.12
12. Bobby Bracelet 169.61
13. Zeem 168.21Madden 158.49
14. scurvydog 155.03
15. ChipperSports 147.81
16. mclarich 132.43
17. DonkeyPuncher 122.08
18. Joe Speaker 121.80
19. Smokkee 117.77
20. Mcguyver 108.28
21. Otis 107.58
22. LTLover 105.64
23. Schuabs 102.47
24. Alpo_Splatr 92.14
25. Dr. Pauly 83.90
26. Chewbot 68.43
27. 23skidoo 67.39
28. DrizzDJ 65.98
29. StB 61.95
30. Metaltoad 61.26
31. Digger 60.32
32. Family Guy 59.48
33. Bad Ass Mofo 52.24
34. funnyshoes 50.07
35. Canable 48.56
36. wwonka 42.65
37. PokahDave 39.65
38. Instant Tragedy 37.62
39. RotoScoop.com 34.34
40. Flick 31.50
41. BG 31.15
42. Lounge9 30.71
43. TripJax 29.92
44. shnikies 29.43

Qualified for Tournament of Championslifesagrind , Jek187 , love_elf , Mcguyver , jmathewson_III , Zeem , ChipperSports, Bobby Bracelet

Thank God Miami Don had a bad week!!!
Looks like Bobby is back and doin just fine.
I got lucky with my fav Browns duo: Anderson and Edwards
We'll see what happens next week!

We're still No. 1 BABY!!

I need a Come Back!!

My Goal for this week:

BFFB Leaderboard through Week 7 ($100/$50/$25 Bonus)

1. jek187 346.65
2. Blinders 322.52
3. love_elf 288.37
4. Miami Don 286.64
5. jmathewson_III 238.47
6. HermWarfare 221.42
7. bonds 221.40
8. lifesagrind 200.60
9. Chico's Bail Bonds 180.58
10. bayne_s 173.24ebk03001 169.21
11. scurvydog 155.03
12. ChipperSports 147.81
13. Big Pirate 138.91
14. mclarich 132.43
15. Zeem 118.96
16. Smokkee 117.77
17. Madden 113.53
18. Mcguyver 108.28
19. Otis 107.58
20. Schuabs 102.47
21. DonkeyPuncher 91.53
22. Joe Speaker 90.01
23. Dr. Pauly 83.90
24. Chewbot 68.432
25. 3skeedoo 67.39
26. DrizzDJ 65.98
27. StB 61.95
28. Metaltoad 61.26
29. Digger 60.32
30. Family Guy 59.48
31. Bobby Bracelet 59.48
32. Alpo_Splatr 53.20
33. Bad Ass Mofo 52.24
34. funnyshoes 50.07
35. Canable 48.56
36. wwonka 42.65
37. LTLover 42.06
38. PokahDave 39.65
39. Instant Tragedy 37.62
40. RotoScoop.com 34.34
41. Flick 31.50
42. BG 31.15
43. Lounge9 30.71
44. TripJax 29.92

Qualified for Tournament of Champions
lifesagrind , Jek187 , love_elf , Mcguyver , jmathewson_III , Zeem , ChipperSports

I'm slipping

Looks like I'am slipping in the fantasy realm:

On The Leader Board ($100/$50/$25 Bonus)
1 jek187 315.94
2 Blinders 294.48
3 love_elf 288.37
4 Miami Don 217.96
5 lifesagrind 200.60
6 bonds 189.61
7 HermWarfare 185.55
8 bayne_s 173.24
9 scurvydog 155.03
10 jmathewson_III 154.36
11 Chico's Bail Bonds 140.93
12 ebk03001 127.15
13 Zeem 118.96
14 Smokkee 117.77
15 Madden 113.53
16 Big Pirate 109.17
17 Mcguyver 108.28
18 Schuabs 102.47
19 DonkeyPuncher 91.53
20 Joe Speaker 90.01
21 mclarich 87.47
22 Dr. Pauly 83.90
23 Otis 73.24
24 23skidoo 67.39
25 StB 61.95
26 Metaltoad 61.26
27 Digger 60.32
28 Family Guy 59.48
29 Bad Ass Mofo 52.24
30 funnyshoes 50.07
31 wwonka 42.65
32 LTLover 42.06
33 PokahDave 39.65
34 Chewbot 39.58
35 RotoScoop.com 34.34
36 DrizzDJ 32.99
37 Flick 31.50
38 BG 31.15 19
39 Lounge9 30.71
40 TripJax 29.92
41 ChipperSports 28.85

Any advice? Oh - and send me a line to let me know who all is heading to V-gas in Dec!

Bad week in fantasy f-ball

Looks like I might be slipping, BUT I'm still in FIRST PLACE!!
I'll need to do really well next week to hold the lead. Blinders and jek187 are not far behind.

On The Leader Board ($100/$50/$25 Bonus)
1 love_elf 254.03
2 Blinders 241.28
3 jek187 231.83
4 Miami Don 173.00
5 lifesagrind 168.81
6 scurvydog 155.03
7 jmathewson_III 154.36
8 bonds 147.55
9 bayne_s 143.50
10 HermWarfare 116.87
11 Chico's Bail Bonds 112.89
12 Big Pirate 109.17
13 Mcguyver 108.28
14 mclarich 87.47
15 Dr. Pauly 83.90
16 Smokkee 81.90
17 ebk03001 78.59
18 Madden 73.88
19 Otis 73.24
20 23skidoo 67.39
21 Schuabs 64.85
22 DonkeyPuncher 62.68
23 StB 61.95
24 Metaltoad 61.26
25 Digger 60.32
26 Joe Speaker 59.30
27 Bad Ass Mofo 52.24
28 funnyshoes 50.07
29 wwonka 42.65
30 LTLover 42.06
31 PokahDave 39.65
32 Chewbot 39.58
33 RotoScoop.com 34.34
34 Flick 31.50
35 BG 31.15 19
36 Lounge9 30.71
37 TripJax 29.92
38 ChipperSports 28.85

Honorable Mention (no BFFB points yet)
DrizzDJ
Bobby Bracelet
Trama
FallStaff
Mookie
SirFWALGMan
Red Ryder
FFGoat

Qualified for Tournament of Champions
lifesagrind
Jek187
love_elf
Mcguyver
jmathewson_III

Blinders Deadmoney in TOC Pool So Far ($150 Min)$99
Top three fantasy scores of the season ($100/$50/$25 Bonus)
1 Jek187 186.9 (Week 2)
2 Madden 185.3 (Week 2)
3 Digger 184.8 (Week 2)

Response to the WTF dept. (aka Smokkee)

Guess who's team this is:

Winning Fantasy Team
Quarterback P. Rivers SDC 28.1
Wide Receiver B. Berrian CHI 7.3
Wide Receiver B. Edwards CLE 14.3
Wide Receiver W. Welker NEP 6.9
Running Back L. Tomlinson SDC 15.5
Running Back B. Westbrook PHI 40.1
Tight End K. Winslow CLE 8.8
Kicker N. Kaeding SDC 7.5
Defense PHI 16.5
Total: 145 Pts

MINE MINE MINE!!!

On The Leader Board ($100/$50/$25 Bonus)
1 love_elf 191.51
2 jek187 174.13
3 Blinders 158.04
4 lifesagrind 135.82
5 bayne_s 102.57
6 Dr. Pauly 83.9
7 HermWarfare 79.25
8 Madden 73.88
9 Otis 73.24
10 23skidoo 67.39
11 Miami Don 64.64
12 StB 61.95
13 Big Pirate 60.75
14 Digger 60.32
15 Bad Ass Mofo 52.24
16 funnyshoes 50.07
17 Smokkee 49.25
18 wwonka 42.65
19 bonds 40.21
20 Chewbot 39.58
21 jmathewson_III 35.4
22 scurvydog 34.83
23 metaltoad 32.32
24 Flick 31.50 18
25 BG 31.15 19
26 TripJax 29.92
27 Schuabs 28.98
28 DonkeyPuncher 28.44
29 mclarich 27.99

Honorable Mention (no BFFB points yet)
Joe Speaker
Drizz
DJChipperSports
Bobby Bracelet
Trama
FallStaff
Red Ryder

Qualified for Tournament of Champions
lifesagrind
Jek187
love_elf

Who's your mamma?

Get a load of this....

I've been dabbling on Blinder's new Fantasy sports website: http://www.fantasysportslive.com/

On The Leader Board ($100/$50/$25 Bonus)
1 jek187 174.13
2 lifesagrind 98.50
3 love_elf 79.56
4 Blinders 78.88
5 Madden 73.88
6 23skidoo 67.39
7 Digger 60.32
8 bayne_s 56.87
9 Bad Ass Mofo 52.24
10 Smokkee 49.25
11 wwonka 42.65
12 bonds 40.21
13 Otis 39.49
14 HermWarfare 36.94
15 scurvydog 37.23
16 StB 33.04
17 Flick 31.50
18 BG 31.15
19 Big Pirate 29.70
20 Schuabs 28.98
21 DonkeyPuncher 28.44
22 Dr. Pauly 27.92

Honorable Mention
Joe Speaker
Drizz
DJChipperSports
Bobby Bracelet
Trama
FallStaff

HOW DO YOU LIKE ME NOW, BOYZZZZZZ?!?!?!
You guys HAVE to check this thing out. It's a new spin on Fantasy Sports!

Class No. 2: Objective Personality Assessment

I. Course Description
This course introduces the student to the major approaches and techniques for objective personality assessment in adults. Topics covered include general psychometric concepts and primary principles and issues in objective assessment and techniques of personality assessment. The primary emphasis will be on the MMPI-2, with an overview of other commonly used measures of objective personality assessment. The class will include a laboratory in which skills in administration and interpretation can be practiced.

II. Course Objectives: In this course, students will be presented with:

1. The basic foundation of the scientific, empirical, statistical, and psychometric concepts underlying psychological testing in general and objective personality testing in particular.

2. The history, method and place of objective assessment in clinical research and practice.

3. Skills and opportunities necessary to develop an empathic understanding of the task and challenge facing the individual during the process of testing.

4. Opportunities for the development of competency in the administration, scoring, analysis, and interpretation of the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory-Second Edition (MMPI-2), and the development of skill in writing a concise, relevant report based on MMPI-2 data.

5. Opportunities for the development of competency in the administration, scoring, analysis, and interpretation of the Personality Assesment Inventory (PAI), and the development of skill in writing a concise, relevant report based on PAI data.

6. Opportunities for the development of basic familiarity in the administration and interpretation of additional major objective personality measures including the MMPI-A, the MCMI-III, and the MACI-II.

7. Specialized objective measures designed to assess specific issues such as malingering, parenting stress, depression, and anxiety states.

8. The strengths and weaknesses of objective assessment, including computerized interpretative services, and student familiarity with reference materials for investigating test utility and validity.

9. The understanding of the appropriate selection of objective measures given the individual’s particular background (familial, cultural, gender, social, physical, sexual, racial and religious), circumstances, presentation and referral question and to develop an awareness of how the above impacts not only on test selection, but administration, scoring and interpretation issues as well.

10. The course will emphasize a thorough grounding in the knowledge and application of the APA ethical principles related to psychological assessment.

11. Finally, the course will seek to develop basic competence in the integration of objective interpretive data in providing a written report based on a battery of objective tests.

Course 1 of a million.....

Adult Psychopathology I

Course Description: This course concentrates on the description, etiology, assessment, and understanding of the mild to moderate range of symptomatology and behavior disorders. Developmental and dynamic elements are considered in the context of diagnostic and therapeutic concerns. A methodology for organizing clinical data is presented. Diagnostic systems, particularly the DSM-IV-TR, will be presented and examined.

Course Objectives:
1. To provide students with theoretical concepts for understanding and organizing clinical material that will facilitate the identification, understanding, and treatment of disturbed states and disturbed functioning; to be presented via lecture, discussion, video, and role-playing.

2. To provide students with a methodology that will assist them in organizing a case formulation and diagnosis from interview and case history material; to be presented via lecture, discussion, written case formulation assignments, and role-playing.

3. To increase students’ awareness of the various contexts (familial, cultural, gender, social, physical status, sexual orientation, racial, etc.) within which human behavior occurs and is assessed in order to promote clarity and reduce bias in the assessment and treatment of disturbed states and disturbed functioning; to be presented via lecture, discussion, video, written case formulation assignments, and role-playing

4. To familiarize students with a variety of psychological disorders in the mild to moderate range of psychopathology to assist in identification of and differentiation between patterns of disorder frequently seen in clinical practice; to be presented via lecture, discussion, video, and role-playing.

5. To introduce students to the use of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR); to be presented via lecture, discussion, video, written case formulation assignments, and role-playing

6. To sensitize students to the necessity for careful, repeated, and thoughtful review of clinical material, in order to appreciate the complexity of psychological processes and dysfunctional states; to be presented via lecture, discussion, written case formulation assignments, and role-playing.

7. To enhance student self-awareness and appreciation of course concepts as they might be applicable in one’s clinical work and personal life for the purpose of developing greater empathic capacities in the student; to be presented via lecture, discussion, video, written case formulation assignments, and role-playing.

8. To foster an empathic appreciation for the particular adaptation of any individual to his or her life circumstances; to be presented via lecture, discussion, video, written case formulation assignments, and role-playing.

Ugggg.....after this I should be smart, right? This class requires SEVEN - YES - SEVEN text books. My wallet is hurting...

Orientation

So I had orientation today for my new school: The American school of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, Orange County (a mouth full, huh?). It looks like for the first semester, which starts Sept. 4th, I'll be taking the following:

Psychopathology I
Professionalization Group I
Objective Personality Assessment
Interventions II

I'll be able to remain working full time too (oh, um, yeah...). It will be tough, but I think I can handle it. I did it for my Master's Degree. I'll have four classes to take next semester, too, and then whatever I decide to take during the Summer. In my second year, I'll have more classes and my first Practicum, where I'll be doing Psychological Testing on patients. My third year will be classes and my second Practicum. That one will be counseling. Can you believe it?!?! I'm really excited! My fourth year will be my Internship. I can do this anywhere in the country. Ray and I plan to move back East at that point. I can't wait!

Hello again old friends

Okay, Okay, so it's been a while. I know.

Here are some pics from a last minute trip to Las Vegaaaaaaaahhhhhhhhssssss for Ray's bday:

At the Caesar's Shadow Bar:

With Mr. Lucko and friend:

Ray and some Much deserved birthday room service:

Vegas Day 3

I decided to spend some time by the pool on Sunday. So I ventured down what was a very long hall on the 6th floor to the Stratosphere pool. It has an Amazing view of the surrounding mountains! The pool was relatively quiet - not like the bigger, more popular casinos. And, there was plenty of seating.

There was no poolside gambling. But, there is a bar, a place to get some grub and a small shop, were I bought some water and girly magazines. I was by myself, so this is the only pic I have of me (te he he):

I stayed out for about 2 1/2 hours. I later regretted this decision....

Here are some pics of the pool area. Overall, I really liked the Strat pool.

For dinner that night, Ray and I went to the Top of the World restaurant at the Strat.

The food, view and service were AMAZING!!!!! We began with a delicious shrimp dish for our appetizer. For my second course I had the lobster bisque, their famous recipe. WOW it was the best thing I've ever tasted! We both had the filet minon and lobster for our main course, plus some asparagus and garlic mashed potatoes. And of course, some very nice wine. After dinner, we spent some time at the bar sipping martinis. Aaaaaaahhhh....this is the life!

Vegas Pics - Day 2

At the Saturday tourney, Don is sitting next to MeanHappyGuy (in yellow), and Smokkee is standing behind him.

A bunch of bloggahs...
The mean tournament director who kicked out Iak is yelling at us here to "keep it down" or we'd all have to leave. Give me a break.
Uh, Zeem and Falstaff....

Me and Bayne

WAFFLES!!!!!! At the final table,.

BrainMc is HYSERICAL!

Badblood (arms crossed). He really is a nice guy!