Clinical Interviewing

Clinical Interviewing, Sixth Edition – Practical Guide to Effective Interviewing Skills

Develop stronger clinical interviewing skills with Clinical Interviewing, Sixth Edition, a comprehensive and practical guide for students and professionals in counseling, psychology, social work, and other mental health fields.

This updated edition provides practical strategies for conducting effective initial interviews, suicide assessments, mental status examinations, and psychotherapy-related interviews. It combines clear explanations, real-world case examples, and demonstrated techniques to help readers develop the skills needed for effective clinical practice.

The sixth edition has been updated to reflect current trends in clinical interviewing research and practice, with expanded coverage of technology-based interviewing, multicultural considerations, special populations, and techniques designed to help clients gain insight and take action.

Key Features

• Updated coverage of current clinical interviewing research and practices

• Practical guidance for conducting initial clinical interviews

• Information on suicide assessment and mental status examinations

• Expanded coverage of psychotherapy and interviewing skills

• New material on technology-based interviewing

• More than 70 instructional videos demonstrating important interviewing techniques

• Fresh case examples to connect concepts with real clinical situations

• New coverage of special populations and multicultural considerations

• Expanded skills designed to encourage client insight and action

• Online instructor resources and teaching materials

Interactive Online Learning

The book includes a Registration Access Card with a unique one-time code for access to the Wiley Interactive E-Text, powered by VitalSource. The online content includes dynamic learning materials, instructional videos, and practice questions to support deeper understanding and skill development.

The digital resources provide convenient mobile access, allowing students to review course material and practice important interviewing concepts whenever and wherever they study.

Who Is This Book For?

Clinical Interviewing, Sixth Edition is a valuable resource for students and professionals learning or developing clinical interviewing skills. It is particularly useful for those studying clinical psychology, counseling, social work, psychotherapy, and related mental health disciplines.

With its combination of updated research, practical techniques, case examples, videos, and interactive learning resources, this edition offers a hands-on approach to learning the fundamentals of effective clinical interviewing.

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