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More copies of this ISBN:Clinical Interviewing 3RD Editionby Sommers Flanagan Jo
Synopses & ReviewsPublisher Comments:Praise for Clinical Interviewing, Fourth Edition "Thorough, thoughtful, and well-written, John and Rita Sommers-Flanagan do an outstanding job demonstrating the scientist-practitioner model in action. The text provides excellent coverage of the basic skills involved in clinical interviewing, and the material is brought to life through an engaging literary style, numerous case examples, and informative and amusing anecdotes. The authors also confront important ethical issues pertaining to clinical interviewing, such as informed consent, confidentiality and its limits, and documentation according to HIPAA standards. The review of the literature is current, summarizing many contemporary issues and controversies, such as revisions to be included in DSM-V." —James C. Overholser, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology, Director of Clinical Training, Case Western Reserve University Editor in Chief, Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy "It is a delight to see the Fourth Edition of the Sommers-Flanagans's excellent work. They understand counseling and therapy, their writing is clear, and this book will be enjoyed by students and faculty alike." —Allen E. Ivey, EdD, ABPP Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts Amherst President, Microtraining Associates, Inc. "The Fourth Edition of this classic by John and Rita Sommers-Flanagan is simply a triumph! This book has both extraordinary depth and breadth. The authors do an exceptional job of describing mundane—but critical—details of learning to interview while still capturing and articulating the essential 'big picture' aspects of contemporary clinical interviewing. The book has it all: theory, research, case material, and the essential 'how to's,' all presented in an accessible and lively format. It is hard to imagine a better book for beginning clinicians." —David A. Jobes, PhD, ABPP, Professor of Psychology, Co-Director of Clinical Training, Catholic University of America The classic text featuring practical strategies for conducting effective interviews 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 researchÊand 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. The new edition features:
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 News Annotation:The Flanagans, both of whom are clinical psychologists (John directs
a parent education program; Rita is affiliated with the U. of
Montana), provide guidance useful for counselor trainees as well as
experienced therapists. They discuss the skills needed to interview
clients and assess their mental health, describing positive attending
behavior, the steps of the interview process, treatment planning, and
strategies for interviewing special populations. The third edition
adds a multicutural emphasis and material on activities such as
writing intake reports, interviewing clients with chemical dependency
problems and trauma victims, and evaluating suicide risk factors, as
well as new case examples and an invitation to e-mail the authors
with questions and comments.
Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com) Review: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. Highly recommended. A worthwhile addition to the library of any helping professional, this book offers mu ch more than most beginning-level texts on helping skills. Chapters on suicide assessment, conducting effective mental status examinations, diagnosis and treatment planning, interviewing children and families, and multicultural issues set it apart from similar texts. —Eric R. Dahlen, Ph.D., Department of Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi Clinical Interviewingis at the heart of psychotherapy. It is THE most important tool in the clinician's tool bag. The process involves the paradoxical components of creating a relationship of safety and trust while gathering important information in order to make an intervention or change in the client's life. This exceptional book provides the basic understandings and skills needed to become an effective interviewer. —Jon Carlson, Psy.D., Ed.D., ABPP, Distinguished Professor, Governors State University Review:Praise for 2E: "This book...represents a thorough and well-written presentation of the strategies, processes, and interactions necessary for the effective clinical interview...highly recommended..." (Albert B. Hood, University of Iowa for APA Review of Books) Review:"The fourth edition of this classic by John and Rita Sommers-Flanagan is simply a triumph! This book has both extraordinary depth and breadth. The authors do an exceptional job of describing mundane--but critical--details of learning to interview while still capturing and articulating the essential "big picture" aspects of contemporary clinical interviewing. The book has it all: theory, research, case material, and the essential "how to's", all presented in an accessible and lively format. It is hard to imagine a better book for beginning clinicians." —David A. Jobes, Ph.D., ABPP, Professor of Psychology, Co-Director of Clinical Training, Catholic University of America, Washington, DC "Thorough, thoughtful, and well-written, John and Rita Sommers-Flanagan do an outstanding job demonstrating the scientist-practitioner model in action. The text provides excellent coverage of the basic skills involved in clinical interviewing, and the material is brought to life through an engaging literary style, numerous case examples, and informative and amusing anecdotes. The authors also confront important ethical issues pertaining to clinical interviewing, such as informed consent, confidentiality and its limits, and documentation according to HIPAA standards. The review of the literature is current, summarizing many contemporary issues and controversies, such as revisions to be included in DSM-V." —James C. Overholser, Ph.D., ABPP; Professor of Psychology, Director of Clinical Training, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH; Editor-in-Chief, Journal of Contemporary Psychotherapy "It is a delight to see the 4th Edition of the Sommers-Flanagan's excellent work. They understand counseling and therapy, their writing is clear, and this book will be enjoyed by students and faculty alike." —Allen E. Ivey, Ed.D., ABPP; Professor Emeritus, University of Massachusetts, Amherst; President, Microtraining Associates, Inc. Synopsis:Acclaim For Clinical Interviewing, 3rdEdition "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:
Complete with updated, real-world case examples, Clinical Interviewing is a dynamic tool for becoming a more effective interviewer. Synopsis:Now fully revised and updated, Clinical Interviewing offers both the scientific basis and interpersonal aspects of mental health interviewing. Presenting a clear and engaging 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. About the AuthorJOHN SOMMERS-FLANAGAN, PhD, and RITA SOMMERS-FLANAGAN, PhD, have worked together professionally for eighteen years. John is a clinical psychologist and Executive Director of Families First, a parent education program. Rita is a clinical psychologist and professor of counseling at the University of Montana. They are the authors of numerous professional articles, instructional chapters, and four books. Table of ContentsPart One: Becoming a Mental Health Professional. Chapter 1: Introduction: Philosophy and Organization. Welcome to the Journey. Teaching Philosophy. Theoretical Orientations. Basic Requirements for Clinical Interviewers. Goals and Objectives of This Book. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. Chapter 2: Foundations and Preparations. Toward a Definition of Clinical Interviewing. Self-Awareness. Effective Interviewing: Seven Vocational Perspectives. The Physical Setting. Professional and Ethical Issues. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. Part Two: Listening and Relationship Development. Chapter 3: Basic Attending, Listening, and Action Skills. Attending Behavior. Moving Beyond Attending. Nondirective Listening Responses. The Pull to Reassurance. Directive Listening Responses. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. Chapter 4: Directives: Questions and Action Skills. Using Questions. Directive Action Responses. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. Chapter 5: Relationship Variables and Clinical Interviewing. Carl Rogers’s Core Conditions. Psychoanalytic and Interpersonal Relationship Variables. Relationship Variables and Behavioral and Social Psychology. Feminist Relationship Variables. Integrating Relationship Variables. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. Part Three: Structuring and Assessment. Chapter 6: An Overview of the Interview Process. Structural Models. The Introduction. The Opening. The Body. The Closing. Termination. The Science of Clinical Interviewing. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. Chapter 7: Intake Interviewing and Report Writing. What Is an Intake Interview? Objectives of Intake Interviewing. Factors Affecting Intake Interview Procedures. Interviewing Special Populations. Brief Intake Interviewing: A Managed Care Model. The Intake Report. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. Chapter 8: The Mental Status Examination. What Is a Mental Status Examination? The Generic Mental Status Examination. When to Use Mental Status Examinations. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. Chapter 9: Suicide Assessment. Personal Reactions to Suicide. Suicide Statistics. Considering Suicide Myths. Suicide Risk Factors. Conducting a Thorough Suicide Assessment. Crisis Intervention with Suicidal Clients. Professional Issues. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. Chapter 10: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning. Principles of Psychiatric Diagnosis. Diagnostic Assessment: Methods and Procedures. The Science of Clinical Interviewing, Part II: Diagnostic Reliability and Validity. A Balanced Approach to Conducting Diagnostic Clinical Interviews. Treatment Planning. An Integrated (Biopsychosocial) Approach to Treatment Planning. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. Part Four: Interviewing Special Populations. Chapter 11: Interviewing Young Clients. Special Considerations in Working with Children. The Introduction. The Opening. The Body. The Closing. Termination. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. Chapter 12: Interviewing Couples and Families. Some Ironies of Interviewing Couples and Families. Interviewing Stages and Tasks. Formal Couple and Family Assessment Procedures. Special Considerations. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. Chapter 13: Multicultural and Diversity Issues. Relationship in the Context of Diversity. The Big Four. Other Diverse Client Populations. The Importance of Context. Interviewing Context and Procedures. Culture-Bound Syndromes. Matters of Etiquette. Summary. Suggested Readings and Resources. References. Author Index. Subject Index. About the Authors. What Our Readers Are SayingBe the first to add a comment for a chance to win!Product Details
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