Anger Management Course
Anger Management Course
A Mississippi court-ordered anger management class teaches individuals to identify anger triggers, develop coping mechanisms, and improve communication skills to prevent future legal issues. This program is online, and self paced and provide a certificate upon completion to satisfy court requirements.
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Course
Alcohol & Drug Awareness Course
A Mississippi court-ordered Alcohol and Drug Awareness class, like MASEP (Mississippi Alcohol Safety Education Program) for DUI offenses, educates individuals on the dangers of substance abuse, its impact, and strategies for making responsible choices, aiming to reduce recidivism.
Parenting Course
Parenting Course
A Mississippi court-ordered parenting class, often required in divorce or custody cases, educates parents on co-parenting strategies, child development, and conflict resolution to prioritize the child's well-being.
Alcohol & Drug Education Course
Alcohol & Drug Education Course
A Mississippi court-ordered drug and alcohol education class provides individuals with awareness of substance abuse risks, legal consequences, and healthier lifestyle choices to prevent future offenses.
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PHQ-9 (Depression): A 9-question tool to screen for and measure the severity of depression. Higher scores indicate more severe symptoms.
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GAD-7 (Anxiety): A 7-question tool used to screen for and assess the severity of generalized anxiety disorder. It helps quantify anxiety levels.
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PCL-5 (PTSD): A 20-question self-report checklist that screens for PTSD symptoms based on the DSM-5 criteria, often used after a traumatic event.
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ASRS (ADHD): A self-report scale to screen for symptoms of Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder in adults, serving as a first step in diagnosis.
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SASSI-4 (General SUD): A subtle, self-report questionnaire used to quickly identify a high probability of a substance use disorder, even in individuals who are in denial.
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ASI (General SUD): A comprehensive structured interview that assesses the severity of problems in seven key life areas affected by substance use.
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AUDIT (Alcohol): A 10-question self-report tool to screen for hazardous and harmful alcohol use and potential dependence.
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DAST-10 (Drugs): A 10-question self-report tool used to screen for drug-related problems (excluding alcohol and tobacco).
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STAXI-2 (State-Trait Anger Expression Inventory-2): This is a popular 57-item self-report tool. It measures both state anger (how angry someone is right now) and trait anger (a person's general tendency to feel angry). It also assesses how a person expresses their anger (e.g., outwardly or inwardly) and how they control it.
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Beck Anger Inventory: This is part of the Beck Youth Inventories (BYI-2), designed for children and adolescents ages 7 to 18. It's a short, 20-item self-report questionnaire that evaluates feelings of unfairness, anger, and resentment, helping to identify emotional and behavioral issues in youth.
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ADS (Anger Disorder Scale): A self-rated inventory for adults that helps identify clinically dysfunctional anger as a primary problem, rather than a symptom of another condition. It assesses various aspects of anger, including how often it's provoked, its physical and emotional effects, and a person's anger-related thoughts and behaviors.
A "blended battery" evaluation is a comprehensive assessment ordered by courts or CPS. It combines multiple tools, including:
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Clinical Interviews: To gather personal and historical information.
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Psychological Testing: To assess mental health, substance use, and personality.
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Document Review: To corroborate information from records.
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Behavioral Observation: To observe interactions and conduct.
The final report provides an in-depth, unbiased summary to help the court make legal decisions, often regarding child custody or a person's fitness. The results are not confidential and are submitted directly to the court.