Clinical interviewing

"Becoming an effective interviewer is as much an art as it is a science. Now fully revised and updated, Clinical Interviewing, Fifth Edition reveals both the scientific basis and interpersonal aspects of mental health interviewing. Presenting a clear and instructive picture of how to interview clients in therapy, the new edition of this bestselling text reflects current research and includes important expansion of multicultural content throughout. Graduate students in social work, counseling, and psychology will gain insight into, and practical examples of, useful interviewing techniques for more effective therapy"--

DVD Contents xi Preface xiii Acknowledgments xix About the Authors xxi PART ONE BECOMING A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL 1 Chapter 1 Introduction: Philosophy and Organization 3 Welcome to the Journey 4 Theoretical Orientations 8 Goals and Objectives of This Book 19 Summary 19 Suggested Readings and Resources 20 Chapter 2 Foundations and Preparations 21 Defining Clinical Interviewing 22 Self-Awareness 30 The Physical Setting 36 Professional and Ethical Issues 43 Summary 55 Suggested Readings and Resources 56 PART TWO LISTENING AND RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT 57 Chapter 3 Basic Attending, Listening, and Action Skills 59 Attending Behavior 60 Moving Beyond Attending 68 Nondirective Listening Behaviors 70 The Pull to Reassurance 83 Directive Listening Behaviors 84 Summary 94 Suggested Readings and Resources 95 Chapter 4 Directives: Questions and Action Skills 97 Section One: Using General and Therapeutic Questions 98 Section Two: Directive Interviewing Techniques (AKA Directives) 116 Summary 133 Suggested Readings and Resources 134 Chapter 5 Evidence-Based Relationships 135 Carl Rogers's Core Conditions 136 Evidence-Based Psychoanalytic and Interpersonal Relationship Concepts 149 Additional…