The Fourth Edition of the classic Clinical Interviewing by John and Rita Sommers-Flanagan reflects current research in the field as well as an important expansion of multicultural content throughout. Fully revised, this invaluable text will help you sharpen your counseling skills with thoughtful insight into critical interviewing techniques that will result in more effective and compassionate therapy. Complete with real-world case examples, this essential guide equips you to master the skills necessary in mental health interviewing.
John Sommers-Flanagan
Assessment Educational & School Psychology Erziehungs- u. Schulpsychologie Psychologie Psychologische Gutachten Psychology Psychotherapie u. Beratung Psychotherapy & Counseling
"The fourth edition of this classic by John and RitaSommers-Flanagan is simply a triumph! This book has bothextraordinary depth and breadth. The authors do an exceptional jobof describing mundane--but critical--details of learning tointerview while still capturing and articulating the essential "bigpicture" aspects of contemporary clinical interviewing. The bookhas it all: theory, research, case material, and the essential "howto's", all presented in an accessible and lively format. It is hardto 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 RitaSommers-Flanagan do an outstanding job demonstrating thescientist-practitioner model in action. The text provides excellentcoverage of the basic skills involved in clinical interviewing, andthe material is brought to life through an engaging literary style,numerous case examples, and informative and amusing anecdotes. Theauthors also confront important ethical issues pertaining toclinical interviewing, such as informed consent, confidentialityand its limits, and documentation according to HIPAA standards. Thereview of the literature is current, summarizing many contemporaryissues and controversies, such as revisions to be included inDSM-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 ContemporaryPsychotherapy
"It is a delight to see the 4th Edition of theSommers-Flanagan's excellent work. They understand counseling andtherapy, their writing is clear, and this book will be enjoyed bystudents and faculty alike."
--Allen E. Ivey, Ed.D., ABPP; Professor Emeritus, Universityof Massachusetts, Amherst; President, Microtraining Associates,Inc.
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