Diagnostic Interviewing : Fourth Edition

A cornerstone of the professional relationship and a vital prerequisite to treatment, the diagnostic interview sets the tone for the therapy to come. It can also be a source of anxiety for beginning practitioners—and even for established ones working in new settings or with unfamiliar populations. This Fourth Edition of __Diagnostic Interviewing__ breaks down the interview process over a wide range of clients and problems, creating a straightforward practical guide for beginning clinicians and an invaluable source of information for more seasoned therapists. Completely revised and updated to reflect diagnostic standards according to the DSM-IV-TR and the latest innovations in theory and practice, the book offers a wealth of useful interviewing approaches and techniques, and emphasizes the individuality of each client. The format of the earlier editions has been retained, with descriptions of the disorders, case illustrations, recommendations for assessment, standardized interview formats, discussion of sociocultural considerations, and other pertinent information. Readers will be able to approach the clinical art as well as the science of clinical and diagnostic interviewing with enhanced skills and confidence. Highlights of the coverage: * Interviewing strategies, rapport building, and the role of empathy. * The mental status examination. * Consideration of neuropsychological factors in interviewing. * Dealing with interviewee defenses and defensiveness. * Specific disorders, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, and schizophrenia. * Special populations, including marital dyads, abused children, couples, and older adults. As with its predecessors, this book is a trusted resource for all psychologists, psychiatrists, and other practitioners using the interviewing process in diagnosing clients. Additionally, __Diagnostic Interviewing__, __Fourth Edition__, also serves as a bedrock text for the instructor and the student. Annotation A cornerstone of the professional relationship and a vital prerequisite to treatment, the diagnostic interview sets the tone for the therapy to come. It can also be a source of anxiety for beginning practitioners€”and even for established ones working in new settings or with unfamiliar populations.This Fourth Edition of Diagnostic Interviewing breaks down the interview process over a wide range of clients and problems, creating a straightforward practical guide for beginning clinicians and an invaluable source of information for more seasoned therapists. Completely revised and updated to reflect diagnostic standards according to the DSM-IV-TR and the latest innovations in theory and practice, the book offers a wealth of useful interviewing approaches and techniques, and emphasizes the individuality of each client. The format of the earlier editions has been retained, with descriptions of the disorders, case illustrations, recommendations for assessment, standardized interview formats, discussion of sociocultural considerations, and other pertinent information. Readers will be able to approach the clinical art as well as the science of clinical and diagnostic interviewing with enhanced skills and confidence.Highlights of the coverage: Interviewing strategies, rapport building, and the role of empathy, the mental status examination, consideration of neuropsychological factors in interviewing, dealing with interviewee defenses and defensiveness, specific disorders, including anxiety disorders, mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, PTSD, and schizophrenia, special populations, including marital dyads, abused children, couples, and older adults.As with its predecessors, this book is a trusted resource for all psychologists, psychiatrists, and other practitioners using the interviewing process in diagnosing clients. Additionally, Diagnostic Interviewing, Fourth Edition, also serves as a bedrock text for the instructor and the student Front Matter....Pages i-xiv Basic Issues in Interviewing and the Interview Process....Pages 1-21 Interviewing Strategies, Rapport, and Empathy....Pages 23-37 Presenting Problem, History of Presenting Problem, and Social History....Pages 39-59 Mental Status Examination....Pages 61-88 Dealing with Defenses and Defensiveness in Interviews....Pages 89-102 Consideration of Neuropsychological Factors in Interviewing....Pages 103-124 Anxiety Disorders....Pages 125-151 Mood Disorders....Pages 153-176 Schizophrenia....Pages 177-200 Personality Disorders....Pages 201-226 Alcohol Problems....Pages 227-249 Drug Abuse....Pages 251-281 Sexual Dysfunctions and Deviations....Pages 283-313 Eating Disorders....Pages 315-342 Psychophysiological Disorders....Pages 343-369 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder....Pages 371-395 Marital Dyads....Pages 397-421 Children....Pages 423-441 Sexually and Physically Abused Children....Pages 443-466 Older Adults....Pages 467-494 Interviewing in Health Psychology and Medical Settings....Pages 495-516 Back Matter....Pages 517-547 This book is a trusted resource for all psychologists, psychiatrists, and other practitioners using the interviewing process in diagnosing clients. It is a practical guide for beginning clinicians and an invaluable source of information for seasoned therapists This volume represents a clear, jargon-free overview of diagnostic categories with helpful hints regarding a psychiatric interview. Completely revised and updated, detailing current innovations in theory and practice, including recent changes in the DSM-IV.