| Description |
xiv, 485 pages ; 26 cm |
| Contents |
Introduction: Philosophy and organization -- Foundations and preparations -- Basic attending, listening, and action skills -- Directives : questions and action skills -- Theoretically-supported and evidence-based relationships in clinical interviewing -- An overview of the interview process -- Intake interviewing and report writing -- The mental status examination -- Suicide assessment -- Diagnosis and treatment planning -- Challenging clients and demanding situations -- Interviewing young clients -- Principles and tips for interviewing couples and families -- Interviewing in a diverse and multicultural world |
| Summary |
"Blending a personal and easy-to-read style with a unique emphasis on both the scientific basis and interpersonal aspects of interviewing, Clinical Interviewing, Fourth Edition reflects current research and includes an important expansion of multicultural content throughout. Fully revised, this invaluable text provides thoughtful insight into critical interviewing techniques that will result in more effective and compassionate therapy." "Complete with real-world case examples, Clinical Interviewing, Fourth Edition equips readers with a realistic yet intuitive guide to mastering the skills necessary to be an effective interviewer."--BOOK JACKET |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 431-462) and indexes |
| Subject |
Interviewing in mental health.
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Interviewing in psychiatry.
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Interview, Psychological -- methods.
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Psychotherapy -- methods.
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| Author |
Sommers-Flanagan, Rita, 1953-
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| LC no. |
2008021466 |
| ISBN |
9780470183595 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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0470183594 (cloth : alk. paper) |
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