Clinical Interviewing

Acclaim for Clinical Interviewing "This is easily one of the best books on clinical interviewing available. In successfully blending theory, scholarly research, and richly illustrated clinical examples, the authors bring the material to life."–Eric R. Dahlen, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi "Clinical Interviewing is a comprehensive, student-friendly, and well-organized text that focuses on an array of skills and issues facing interviewers across a variety of clinical disciplines. This excellent text reflects the insight and expertise of the Sommers-Flanagan team."–Sherry Cormier, PhD, author of Interviewing Strategies for Helpers, Professor of counseling, west virginia university "The authors present the material in a clear and concise manner and give the reader a realistic and balanced portrait of the skills necessary to be an effective interviewer. An excellent text for a beginning techniques course, as well as a reference for counselor trainees and experienced therapists alike."–Paula R. Danzinger, Phd, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey This classic text presents practical strategies for conducting effective interviews This new edition of Clinical Interviewing presents the scientific foundations and interpersonal art of mental health interviewing in a clear and concise style. Integrating a variety of theoretical interviewing models, the Third Edition has a strong multicultural emphasis and includes new material on: - Structural models oF clinical interviewing - Writing intake reports - The mental status examination - Interviewing substance abusing clients - New risk factors and intervention approaches for suicide - Interviewing trauma victims Complete with updated, real-world case examples, Clinical Interviewing is a dynamic tool for becoming a more effective interviewer. One of the best books on clinical interviewing just got better. The increased emphasis on multicultural issues and new sections on the science of interviewing and intake report writing are particularly welcome additions. This is easily one of the best books on clinical interviewing available and makes an outstanding text for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in the helping professions. In successfully blending theory, scholarly research, and richly illustrated clinical examples, the authors bring the material to life. The book stands out in the competitive field of clinical interviewing texts. In addition to providing invaluable information on basic interviewing skills, it addresses advanced topics such as assessment, treatment planning, and important multicultural issues. Exceptionally clear and well-written, this book provides beginning graduate students in the helping professions with invaluable information on learning how to conduct effective clinical interviews "Clinical Interviewing" blends a personal and easy-to-read style with a unique emphasis on both the scientific basis and interpersonal aspects of mental health interviewing. This invaluable text provides vast insight into and practical examples of useful interviewing techniques for more effective therapy. This chapter welcomes you to the professional field of clinical interviewing and orients you to the philosophy and organization of this book. Includes case studies, chapter summaries, and new sections. Features an online instructor's manual. Integrates different theoretical models. This book came very quickly and was in exactly the condition (new) that was aforementioned.