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Table of Contents

Preface xiii

About the Authors xxi

Part One: Foundations of Clinical Interviewing 1

Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Clinical Interview 3

Learning Objectives 3

Chapter Orientation 3

Welcome to the Journey 3

What Is a Clinical Interview? 5

Clinical Interviewing versus Counseling and Psychotherapy 7

Multicultural Competencies 13

Multicultural Humility 17

A Learning Model for Clinical Interviewing 25

Chapter Summary 28

Chapter 2: Preparation 31

Learning Objectives 31

Chapter Orientation 31

The Physical Setting 31

Professional and Ethical Issues 38

Multicultural Preparation 55

Stress Management and Self-Care 65

Chapter Summary 68

Chapter 3: An Overview of the Interview Process 71

Learning Objectives 71

Chapter Orientation 71

Stages of a Clinical Interview 71

The Introduction 73

The Opening 84

The Body 90

The Closing 95

Ending the Session (Termination) 104

Chapter Summary 107

Part Two: Listening and Relationship Development 111

Chapter 4: Nondirective Listening Skills 113

Learning Objectives 113

Chapter Orientation 113

Listening Skills 113

Adopting a Therapeutic Attitude 114

Why Nondirective Listening Is Also Directive 123

The Listening Continuum in Three Parts 125

Skills for Encouraging Client Talk 126

Ethical and Multicultural Considerations 142

Not Knowing What to Say 145

Chapter Summary 146

Chapter 5: Directive Listening Skills 149

Learning Objectives 149

Chapter Orientation 149

Skills for Encouraging Insight 150

Ethical and Multicultural Considerations 175

Chapter Summary 178

Chapter 6: Skills for Directing Clients Toward Action 181

Learning Objectives 181

Chapter Orientation 181

Readiness to Change 181

Skills for Encouraging Action 184

Using Educational and Directive Techniques 192

Ethical and Multicultural Considerations 204

Chapter Summary 215

Chapter 7: Evidence-Based Relationships 217

Learning Objectives 217

Chapter Orientation 217

The Great Psychotherapy Debate 217

The Core Conditions 218

Other Evidence-Based Relationship Factors 233

Evidence-Based Cross-Cultural Relationships 250

Chapter Summary 253

Part Three: Structuring and Assessment 255

Chapter 8: Intake Interviewing and Report Writing 257

Learning Objectives 257

Chapter Orientation 257

What’s an Intake Interview? 257

Exploring Client Problems and Goals 259

Obtaining Background and Historical Information 267

Assessment of Current Functioning 276

Brief Intake Interviewing 280

The Intake Report 282

Do's and Don'ts of Intake Interviews with Diverse Clients 298

Chapter Summary 300

Chapter 9: The Mental Status Examination 303

Learning Objectives 303

Chapter Orientation 303

What Is a Mental Status Examination? 303

Individual and Cultural Considerations 305

The Psychiatric Mental Status Examination 308

When to Use Mental Status Examinations 340

Chapter Summary 342

Chapter 10: Suicide Assessment 345

Learning Objectives 345

Chapter Orientation 345

Facing the Suicide Situation 345

Suicide Risk Factors, Protective Factors, and Warning Signs 348

Building a Theoretical and Research-Based Foundation 356

Suicide Assessment Interviewing 360

Suicide Interventions 380

Final Ethical and Professional Issues 385

Chapter Summary 389

Chapter 11: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 393

Learning Objectives 393

Chapter Orientation 393

Modern Diagnostic Classification Systems 393

Defining Mental Disorders 396

Diagnostic Interviewing 404

The Science of Clinical Interviewing 406

Less Structured Diagnostic Clinical Interviews 409

Case Formulation and Treatment Planning 415

Extended Case Example 423

Additional Cultural Modifications and Adaptations 427

Chapter Summary 428

Part Four: Diverse Populations and Situations 431

Chapter 12: Challenging Client Behaviors and Demanding Situations 433

Learning Objectives 433

Chapter Orientation 433

Challenging Clients 433

Motivational Interviewing and Other Strategies 436

Violence Risk Assessment (VRA) and Prediction 451

Demanding Situations: Crisis and Trauma 456

Cultural Competencies in Disaster Mental Health 468

Chapter Summary 470

Chapter 13: Interviewing Young Clients 473

Learning Objectives 473

Chapter Orientation 473

Considerations in Working With Young Clients 473

The Introduction 475

The Opening 479

The Body of the Interview 490

Closing and Termination 503

Culture in Young Client Interviews 506

Chapter Summary 508

Chapter 14: Online and Distance Clinical Interviewing** 553

Learning Objectives 533

Chapter Orientation 553

Technology as an Extension of the Self 554

Definition of Terms and Communication Modalities 557

Distance and Online Assessment and Intervention Research 561

Ethical and Practical Issues: Problems and Solutions 565

Conducting Online or Distance Interviews 573

Culture and Online Culture 575

Chapter Summary 576

Epilogue

References 589

Author Index 639

Subject Index 655

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      Book Synopsis


      Table of Contents

      Preface xiii

      About the Authors xxi

      Part One: Foundations of Clinical Interviewing 1

      Chapter 1: An Introduction to the Clinical Interview 3

      Learning Objectives 3

      Chapter Orientation 3

      Welcome to the Journey 3

      What Is a Clinical Interview? 5

      Clinical Interviewing versus Counseling and Psychotherapy 7

      Multicultural Competencies 13

      Multicultural Humility 17

      A Learning Model for Clinical Interviewing 25

      Chapter Summary 28

      Chapter 2: Preparation 31

      Learning Objectives 31

      Chapter Orientation 31

      The Physical Setting 31

      Professional and Ethical Issues 38

      Multicultural Preparation 55

      Stress Management and Self-Care 65

      Chapter Summary 68

      Chapter 3: An Overview of the Interview Process 71

      Learning Objectives 71

      Chapter Orientation 71

      Stages of a Clinical Interview 71

      The Introduction 73

      The Opening 84

      The Body 90

      The Closing 95

      Ending the Session (Termination) 104

      Chapter Summary 107

      Part Two: Listening and Relationship Development 111

      Chapter 4: Nondirective Listening Skills 113

      Learning Objectives 113

      Chapter Orientation 113

      Listening Skills 113

      Adopting a Therapeutic Attitude 114

      Why Nondirective Listening Is Also Directive 123

      The Listening Continuum in Three Parts 125

      Skills for Encouraging Client Talk 126

      Ethical and Multicultural Considerations 142

      Not Knowing What to Say 145

      Chapter Summary 146

      Chapter 5: Directive Listening Skills 149

      Learning Objectives 149

      Chapter Orientation 149

      Skills for Encouraging Insight 150

      Ethical and Multicultural Considerations 175

      Chapter Summary 178

      Chapter 6: Skills for Directing Clients Toward Action 181

      Learning Objectives 181

      Chapter Orientation 181

      Readiness to Change 181

      Skills for Encouraging Action 184

      Using Educational and Directive Techniques 192

      Ethical and Multicultural Considerations 204

      Chapter Summary 215

      Chapter 7: Evidence-Based Relationships 217

      Learning Objectives 217

      Chapter Orientation 217

      The Great Psychotherapy Debate 217

      The Core Conditions 218

      Other Evidence-Based Relationship Factors 233

      Evidence-Based Cross-Cultural Relationships 250

      Chapter Summary 253

      Part Three: Structuring and Assessment 255

      Chapter 8: Intake Interviewing and Report Writing 257

      Learning Objectives 257

      Chapter Orientation 257

      What’s an Intake Interview? 257

      Exploring Client Problems and Goals 259

      Obtaining Background and Historical Information 267

      Assessment of Current Functioning 276

      Brief Intake Interviewing 280

      The Intake Report 282

      Do's and Don'ts of Intake Interviews with Diverse Clients 298

      Chapter Summary 300

      Chapter 9: The Mental Status Examination 303

      Learning Objectives 303

      Chapter Orientation 303

      What Is a Mental Status Examination? 303

      Individual and Cultural Considerations 305

      The Psychiatric Mental Status Examination 308

      When to Use Mental Status Examinations 340

      Chapter Summary 342

      Chapter 10: Suicide Assessment 345

      Learning Objectives 345

      Chapter Orientation 345

      Facing the Suicide Situation 345

      Suicide Risk Factors, Protective Factors, and Warning Signs 348

      Building a Theoretical and Research-Based Foundation 356

      Suicide Assessment Interviewing 360

      Suicide Interventions 380

      Final Ethical and Professional Issues 385

      Chapter Summary 389

      Chapter 11: Diagnosis and Treatment Planning 393

      Learning Objectives 393

      Chapter Orientation 393

      Modern Diagnostic Classification Systems 393

      Defining Mental Disorders 396

      Diagnostic Interviewing 404

      The Science of Clinical Interviewing 406

      Less Structured Diagnostic Clinical Interviews 409

      Case Formulation and Treatment Planning 415

      Extended Case Example 423

      Additional Cultural Modifications and Adaptations 427

      Chapter Summary 428

      Part Four: Diverse Populations and Situations 431

      Chapter 12: Challenging Client Behaviors and Demanding Situations 433

      Learning Objectives 433

      Chapter Orientation 433

      Challenging Clients 433

      Motivational Interviewing and Other Strategies 436

      Violence Risk Assessment (VRA) and Prediction 451

      Demanding Situations: Crisis and Trauma 456

      Cultural Competencies in Disaster Mental Health 468

      Chapter Summary 470

      Chapter 13: Interviewing Young Clients 473

      Learning Objectives 473

      Chapter Orientation 473

      Considerations in Working With Young Clients 473

      The Introduction 475

      The Opening 479

      The Body of the Interview 490

      Closing and Termination 503

      Culture in Young Client Interviews 506

      Chapter Summary 508

      Chapter 14: Online and Distance Clinical Interviewing** 553

      Learning Objectives 533

      Chapter Orientation 553

      Technology as an Extension of the Self 554

      Definition of Terms and Communication Modalities 557

      Distance and Online Assessment and Intervention Research 561

      Ethical and Practical Issues: Problems and Solutions 565

      Conducting Online or Distance Interviews 573

      Culture and Online Culture 575

      Chapter Summary 576

      Epilogue

      References 589

      Author Index 639

      Subject Index 655

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