Clinical Interviews for Children and Adolescents, Third Edition: Assessment to Intervention (The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series)

Widely recognized as an authoritative resource, this book has been revised and updated with the latest research and techniques, including new material on telehealth services. Guidelines are provided for conducting thorough, developmentally informed interviews with K–12 students--and their parents and teachers--for multimethod assessment and intervention planning. Extensive case examples illustrate how to elicit information about school functioning, peer relations, emotional and behavioral difficulties, family situations, and adolescent concerns. Two guest authors have contributed chapters on suicide and violence risk assessments. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes over a dozen reproducible interviewing tools; purchasers get access to a webpage where they can download and print the reproducible materials. New to This Edition *Incorporates the latest information on bullying, cyberbullying, and victimization; sexual- and gender-minority youth; social media and smartphone use; and adolescent substance use. *Discusses strategies, tips, and caveats for conducting virtual interviews. *Expanded coverage of cultural and linguistic biases in assessment and how practitioners can build multicultural competence. *Revised and expanded reproducible tool: Semistructured Student Interview--Second Edition. This book is in The Guilford Practical Intervention in the Schools Series, edited by Sandra M. Chafouleas. Cover Half Title Page Series Page Title Page Copyright Dedication About the Authors Preface Acknowledgments Contents List of Figures, Tables, Boxes, and Appendices 1. Clinical Interviews in the Context of Multimethod Assessment Historical Perspective on Clinical Interviewing The Nature of Clinical Interviews Working Assumptions for Clinical Interviews The Need for Multiple Data Sources Situational Variability Limited Cross-Informant Agreement Variations in Interview Structure and Content Interview Content and Questioning Strategies Interviews as Components of Multimethod Assessment Achenbach System of Empirically Based Assessment Semistructured Clinical Interview for Children and Adolescents Behavior Assessment System for Children—Third Edition Case Examples Andy Lockwood, Age 7 Bruce Garcia, Age 9 Catherine Holcomb, Age 11 Karl Bryant, Age 12 Kelsey Watson, Age 14 William Mariani, Age 15 Structure of This Book 2. Strategies for Child Clinical Interviews Purposes for Child Clinical Interviews Informed Parental Consent Setting and Interviewer Appearance Discussing Purpose and Confidentiality with Children Developmental Considerations for Child Interviews Developmental Characteristics of Early Childhood Questioning Strategies for Early Childhood Developmental Characteristics of Middle Childhood Questioning Strategies for Middle Childhood Developmental Characteristics of Adolescence Questioning Strategies for Adolescence Alternating Verbal and Nonverbal Communication Dealing with Lying Conducting Virtual Interviews Parental Consent Technology for Virtual Interviews Appropriate Fit for Virtual Interviews Setting Up Your Space for Virtual Interviews Selecting Content for Virtual Interviews Interviewing Culturally and Linguistically Diverse Children and Their Parents English Learners and Bilingual Children Use of Interpreters Acculturation and Cultural Self-Identity Concluding the Child Clinical Interview Summary 3. Child Clinical Interviews: Activities, School, and Peer Relations Activities and Interests School and Homework Case Example: Andy Lockwood Friendships and Peer Relations Risk Factors for Peer Rejection Interviewing about Friendships and Peer Relations Case Example: Bruce Garcia Case Example: Karl Bryant Bullying and Victimization Prevalence of Bullying and Victimization Predictors of Bullying and Victimization Bystanders and Defenders Cyberbullying or Electronic Victimization Interviewing about Bullying and Victimization Summary 4. Child Clinical Interviews: Self-Awareness, Feelings, and Adolescent Issues Self-Awareness and Feelings Questions about Basic Feelings Strange Thoughts and Suicidal Ideation Incomplete Sentences Case Example: Catherine Holcomb Three Wishes Adolescent Issues Cell Phones, Internet, and Social Media Alcohol and Drugs Antisocial Behavior and Trouble with the Law Romances and Sexual Activity Sexual Orientation Gender Identity Homophobic Bullying Interviewing about Romances, Sexual Orientation, and Gender Identity Case Example: William Mariani Standardized Self-Report Scales Confidentiality Issues with Adolescents Case Example: Kelsey Watson Summary 5. Child Clinical Interviews: Home Situation and Family Relations Family Conflicts Kinetic Family Drawing Case Example: Bruce Garcia Case Example: Karl Bryant Child Abuse and Neglect Mandated Reporters Signs of Abuse or Neglect Interviewing about Abuse and Neglect Summary 6. Parent Interviews Discussing Confidentiality and Purpose with Parents Strategies for Interviewing Parents Topic Areas for Semistructured Parent Interviews Concerns about the Child Behavioral or Emotional Problems Standardized Parent Rating Scales Social Functioning School Functioning Medical and Developmental History Family Relations and Home Situation Child Psychiatric Disorders Utility of Psychiatric Diagnoses Structured Diagnostic Interviews with Parents Interviewing Culturally or Linguistically Diverse Parents Concluding the Parent Interview Summary 7. Teacher Interviews Discussing Confidentiality with Teachers Strategies for Interviewing Teachers Topic Areas for Semistructured Teacher Interviews Concerns about the Child School Behavior Problems Standardized Teacher Rating Scales Academic Performance Teaching Strategies School Interventions for Behavior Problems Special Help/Services Concluding the Teacher Interview Summary 8. Interpreting Clinical Interviews for Assessment and Intervention Integrating Clinical Interviews with Other Assessment Data Case Example: Andy Lockwood Case Example: Bruce Garcia Case Example: Catherine Holcomb Case Example: Karl Bryant Case Example: Kelsey Watson Case Example: William Mariani Summary 9. Assessing Risk for Suicide Suicidal Behavior in Children and Adolescents Assessing Suicide Risk in Schools Legal and Ethical Issues in Student Suicide Suicide Risk Factors, Warning Signs, and Precipitants Risk Factors for Suicide Warning Signs for Suicide Precipitants of Suicide The Purpose of School-Based Suicide Risk Assessment Interviewing Children and Adolescents for Suicide Risk Engage in Self-Reflection Prior to Conducting Student Interviews Establish Rapport and Make the Student Feel as Comfortable as Possible Overcome Common Fears Let the Student Know the Purposes and Parameters of the Interview Be Aware of Developmental Issues, Especially When Interviewing Children Show That You Care and Exhibit a Willingness to Help Be Affirmative and Encouraging, and Acknowledge Courage Allow Students to Tell Their Story Be Cognizant of Obstacles to Disclosure Resist the Urge to Persuade or Offer Advice Ask Specific and Direct Questions Differentiate Suicidal Behavior from Nonsuicidal Self-Injury Distinguish Words from Behavior Prioritize Warning Signs over Risk Factors Assess Acquired Capability for Suicide Assess Access to Firearms Assess Use of the Internet and Social Media Assess Protective Factors Supplement Student Interviews with Teacher and Parent/Caregiver Interviews Document the Interview Enhance Professional Skills in Suicide Risk Assessment Summary 10. Assessing Youth Violence and Threats of Violence in Schools: School-Based Risk Assessments Social Context of Risk Assessments Dangerous versus Targeted Violence Prerequisites for SBRAs Core Questions Informing the SBRA Characteristics of Children Referred for SBRAs SBRA Protocol and Format Referral for an SBRA Documents Related to the Critical Incident and Other Records Interviews with Parents Collateral Interviews Clinical Interview with the Child Psychological Tests and Checklists Case Formulation, Findings, and Recommendations Summary References Index "Widely recognized as an authoritative resource, this book has been revised and updated with the latest research and techniques, including new material on telehealth services. Guidelines are provided for conducting thorough, developmentally informed interviews with K-12 students--and their parents and teachers--for multimethod assessment and intervention planning. Extensive case examples illustrate how to elicit information about school functioning, peer relations, emotional and behavioral difficulties, family situations, and adolescent concerns. Two guest authors have contributed chapters on suicide and violence risk assessments. In a convenient large-size format, the book includes over a dozen reproducible interviewing tools; purchasers get access to a Web page where they can download and print the reproducible materials. Key Words/Subject Areas: diagnostic interviewing, school-based, mental health, screening, school psychologists resource guide, intervention planning, multimethod, evaluating, evaluations, tools, questions, risks, behavioral, social, emotional, problems, kids, teens, bullying, victimization, school-age, reports Audience: School psychologists and counselors working in grades K-12, special educators, behavior specialists, school-based social workers, child and adolescent clinical psychologists, and child psychiatrists"-- Provided by publisher