Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessment: Using Psychological Tests to Help Clients Change Their Lives  Raja David, Psy.D., ABPP, LP   This program will introduce participants to the basic constructs and models associated with conducting Collaborative/Therapeutic Assessments (C/TA).  An overview of C/TA and how it differs from the traditional information gathering model of evaluation will be presented, with specific emphasis on Finn’s (2009) model of Therapeutic Assessment (TA).  The steps that are part of TA will be explained, with adolescent and adult clinical examples to illustrate the evaluator’s stance, tasks, and how to help clients gain insights from an individualized and collaborative approach to exploring psychological tests.  Participants will leave the presentation with additional knowledge and skills that will enhance their assessment practice and have a more meaningful impact on their clients. Upon completion of this session, participants should be better able to: Be able to list three differences between C/TA and a standard assessment. Be able to implement two changes to their standard assessment practices to make them more therapeutic. Be able to apply basic skills related to exploring test results with clients to help them gain insights and grow.