frequently asked questions about assessment
1. Is a fidelity scale available?
Yes. There is a free fidelity scale for each model. They can be useful for both clinical and research purposes.
2. What assessments are available?
Our section assessment provides several scales, including fidelity scales (see question above). Ideas for other assessments are in the chapter on assessment. You can also read published research studies to see the assessments others have used.
3. What assessments are recommended?
Assessments can be selected to fit your goals. See the section assessment for suggestions. No particular assessments are necessary to implement Seeking Safety, but assessments can be useful if you want to evaluate outcomes, monitor fidelity, assess quality control, or study your client population.
4. Do you provide consultation on assessments?
Yes. Typically that is done as part of formal consultation.
Yes. There is a free fidelity scale for each model. They can be useful for both clinical and research purposes.
- Seeking Safety fidelity scales (both brief and long versions);
- Woman’s Path to Recovery fidelity scale.(coming soon)
- Creating Change fidelity scale (coming soon)
2. What assessments are available?
Our section assessment provides several scales, including fidelity scales (see question above). Ideas for other assessments are in the chapter on assessment. You can also read published research studies to see the assessments others have used.
3. What assessments are recommended?
Assessments can be selected to fit your goals. See the section assessment for suggestions. No particular assessments are necessary to implement Seeking Safety, but assessments can be useful if you want to evaluate outcomes, monitor fidelity, assess quality control, or study your client population.
4. Do you provide consultation on assessments?
Yes. Typically that is done as part of formal consultation.