D'Arienzo Psychology Blog

Armed Security Officer Psychological Screening: 10 Questions Employers Should Ask

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Psychological evaluations for armed security officers should go beyond minimum compliance. Dr. Justin D’Arienzo examines 10 key psychological suitability factors including judgment, impulse control, stress tolerance, integrity, and emotional regulation and explains how MMPI testing can support better armed security officer selection.

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Armed Security Psychological Evaluations: MMPI Testing, Suitability & Lessons From GSX 2026

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

GSX 2026 speaker Dr. Justin D’Arienzo examines how armed security psychological evaluations can move beyond minimum compliance by integrating MMPI testing, psychological interviews, job demands, stability, and occupational suitability.

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Minnesota Premarital Course Online | $30 Premarital Education

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Complete Minnesota’s 12-hour online premarital education course for just $30 per couple. Build communication and conflict-management skills while qualifying for the reduced $50 Minnesota marriage license fee, a $75 savings.

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Prescription Privileges for Specially Trained Psychologists

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Psychologists are scientist-practitioners relying on real evidence and science when treating and evaluating patients. Adding to this training model, I want to share something I’m genuinely excited about that is both a personal and professional milestone that reflects my commitment to the evolving profession of psychology and expands what I hope to one day be able to offer patients in Florida.

In May 2026, I graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University’s Postdoctoral Master’s Program in Clinical Psychopharmacology, an American Psychological Association’s (APA) designated program that prepares licensed psychologists for prescriptive authority in states where it is permitted. More recently (July 2026), I passed the Psychopharmacology Examination for Psychologists (PEP). The PEP is the national exam required for psychologists to pass who want to prescribe. It is an arduous test covering topics from clinical medicine, neuroscience, laboratory interpretation, general pharmacology to psychopharmacology. Passing it marks another real step forward in building advanced competency in this area. I worked my tail off to complete the program and pass the PEP while running our business, remaining active in the community and with my family, and seeing patients over the last two and a half years. My next step with psychopharmacology is to gain authority to prescribe in Louisiana and New Mexico. I will keep you updated. 

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Recovering from Infidelity

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Infidelity creates trauma like stress similar to PTSD and relationship instability. This psychologist led guide breaks recovery into clear phases: Crisis stabilization, Trust repair, Transparency, and Rebuilding intimacy. It is recommended that couples seek professional help to navigate affair recovery especially when addiction or compulsive behavior is involved. We have expert relationship psychologists and couples therapists who can assist you today.

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Armed Security Psychological Testing: 24-Hour Results | PsychFit™ Systems

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Psychological evaluations often bottleneck armed security hiring. PsychFit™ Systems eliminates delays with 24-hour results and 100% virtual flexibility in 42 states, helping you scale your firm and reduce liability.

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From Alumni to Invited Speaker: Bringing Evidence Based Psychology Back to the Jim Moran Institute. Burnout to Bandwidth.

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

After being an Executive Vistage member for three years, in 2022, I participated in and graduated from FSU’s Jim Moran Institute’s Global Entrepreneurship program (Jacksonville, Florida), an experience that meaningfully influenced how I operate and continued to grow my psychological firm. In January 2026, I returned to JMI not as a student, but as a presenter to deliver “Burnout to Bandwidth: Evidence-Based Psychology for Entrepreneurs and Executives.” Mental performance is not a luxury for leaders. It is vital for us to both survive and prosper. Entrepreneurs and executives operate under sustained cognitive load, high uncertainty, and constant decision pressure. Research consistently shows that business owners experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, burnout, and role overload than the general population, and unmanaged stress directly impairs judgment, innovation, leadership presence, and employee retention.

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Getting Engaged on Valentine’s Day?

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Are you getting engaged on Valentine’s Day? Valentine’s Day is unlike any other day for solidifying a relationship by betting engaged. Fortunately, in addition to making this a special day, we offer a video interactive premarital preparation course that includes a discount on your marriage license and in many states and the option to avoid the three day wait to be married. It makes the day a permanent memory for a couple and certainly helps the guy in remembering the engagement anniversary for years to come.

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Leadership in Psychology: PSYPACT, Psychopharmacology & FPA 2025

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

Dr. Justin D’Arienzo reflects on presenting at the 2025 Florida Psychological Association Convention on PSYPACT, interstate psychology, clinical psychopharmacology and prescriptive authority, along with his continuing work in psychology leadership, advocacy and professional education.

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Empowering Texas School Safety

Posted by: Dr. Justin D'Arienzo, Psy.D., ABPP

D’Arienzo Psychology partners with Texas ISDs to enhance school safety by providing psychological evaluations and MMPI testing for their Guardian Programs. Our expert services ensure armed school staff are not only physically capable but also psychologically fit for their critical role. We offer a comprehensive and efficient process to help districts create a robust and secure environment for students and faculty.

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