Clinical Interviewing: 2012-2013 Update

"It is a delight to see the Fourth Edition of 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

Updated with a new accompanying DVD--The classic text presenting practical strategies for conducting effective interviews--now reflecting the latest interviewing guidelines

Updated to reflect the emerging field of online and other non-face-to-face interventions, Clinical Interviewing, Fourth Edition 2012-2013 Update blends a personal and easy-to-read style with a unique emphasis on both the scientific basis and interpersonal aspects of interviewing. John and Rita Sommers-Flanagan thoroughly explore clinical interviewing--from the very basics of listening to the latest skills needed as a practitioner.

Now with a new accompanying DVD illustrating interviewing skills and common interviewing situations, this Updated Edition adds:

• A new chapter covering non-face-to-face assessment and interviewing via email, telephone, texting, videoconferencing/Skype, instant messaging, and online chatting
• New structured interview protocol with step-by-step guidance through a mental status examination--whether face-to-face or not
• Guidance on the evidence base, treatment outcomes, and ethical issues for non-face-to-face assessment and intervention

Complete with real-world case examples, Clinical Interviewing, Fourth Edition 2012-2013 Update equips readers with a realistic yet intuitive guide to mastering the skills necessary to be an effective interviewer today.

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