I understand why we didn’t try it in class, but I would be interested in experiencing this assessment as the artist. Reflection: Despite this assessment appearing to be a lot of prep-work for the evaluator, it seems great. It would also be difficult to complete this assessment in one session.Ĭontent, pictorial elements and thematic evidence, Also, the MPC requires a great amount of preparation time in order to keep image boxes appropriately stocked with diverse images. Limitations: The MPC is not empirically based. MPC can be a meaningful tool in revealing problem areas. This assessment is not culturally bound if the image boxes come from a diverse selection of magazines. This assessment is less-threatening than many other assessments because no artistic ability is needed. Strengths: Client exercises control over the assessment because he/she selects his/her own collage images. Task IV considerations: Does the person’s outlook seem positive or negative? How do he/she problem solve? Task III considerations: What does the person consider good or bad? Does the person use only people? Only things? Combination? Task II considerations: Is the person able to follow directions? How does the client perceive trust? The number of pictures selected is important only if the next two tasks produce the same response. Task I considerations: How did person handle the images? Were the images torn, trimmed, or left in original state before being pasted down? How was the glue handled? How was the placement (carefully, haphazardly)? What was the overall gist of pictorial content (theme or scattered)? Was there a specific message that appeared? Do you think the situation will change? If yes, then find a picture that illustrates the change, or to tell you what will make it change. Write down or tell me what is happening to that person. Pick out only 1 picture from the people box and glue (glue stick) it down. box that stand for something good or something bad and glue (glue stick) them down. Pick out 4, 5, or 6 images from the people or misc. Write or tell me what you imagine each person is thinking and saying.” Second sheet of paper: “Pick out 4, 5, or 6 pictures of people, and glue (glue stick) them on the page. Write directly on the page anything that you associate with the items.” “Look through the box of miscellaneous items and pick out pictures that catch your attention and paste them on the picture (liquid glue). Task I: Task I has the least instructions, thus establishing few boundaries. It is helpful have all of the materials laying out when the client enters. alcohol, suicide, abusive images, fire setting, divorce.Īdministration: The administration of the MPC involves a four task protocol. The boxes may be “stacked” with images that may be relevant to person’s treatment goals, i.e. In the miscellaneous box provide a large variety of images.

Try to find black and white and color photos. Have some images with eyes or ears cut away. Include single people, families, groups, and dyads. Try to find images representing all economic levels. Include male and female figures of all ages. Look for realistic images (not too glam). It is ideal to have many images reflect the culture of the client. Avoid neatness of everything being cut out. Tips for creating image boxes: Use only images, no words. Materials: 4 sheets 16x20” paper, 2 boxes of precut images: one of people one of miscellaneous items liquid glue, glue stick, scissors, pencil, pen, black marker Purpose: This assessment is designed to unveil conflicts, defense mechanisms, and styles of functioning.

Female selfie collage