Abstract :
In this article, I reflect on 2 specific assessment experiences and how they helped me grow as a
person and as a psychologist. I believe that practicing assessment creates opportunities for personal
growth in assessors because (a) to truly understand difficult clients, we must find personal
versions of their psychological dilemmas in ourselves, which we might otherwise never be
called on to face, and (b) to be effective as assessors, we must say difficult things to clients in
plain nonjudgmental language, which forces us to develop courage and wisdom.
