"It is a delight to see the Fourth Edition ofSommers-Flanagans's excellent work. They understand counseling andtherapy, their writing is clear, and this book will be enjoyed bystudents and faculty alike."
--Allen E. Ivey, EdD, ABPP, Professor Emeritus, Universityof Massachusetts Amherst
Updated with a new accompanying DVD--Theclassic text presenting practical strategies for conductingeffective interviews--now reflecting the latest interviewingguidelines
Updated to reflect the emerging field of online and othernon-face-to-face interventions, Clinical Interviewing,Fourth Edition 2012-2013 Update blends a personal andeasy-to-read style with a unique emphasis on both the scientificbasis and interpersonal aspects of interviewing. John and RitaSommers-Flanagan thoroughly explore clinical interviewing--fromthe very basics of listening to the latest skills needed as apractitioner.
Now with a new accompanying DVD illustrating interviewingskills and common interviewing situations, this Updated Editionadds:
* A new chapter covering non-face-to-face assessment andinterviewing via email, telephone, texting,videoconferencing/Skype, instant messaging, and onlinechatting
* New structured interview protocol with step-by-step guidancethrough a mental status examination--whether face-to-face ornot
* Guidance on the evidence base, treatment outcomes, and ethicalissues for non-face-to-face assessment and intervention
Complete with real-world case examples, ClinicalInterviewing, Fourth Edition 2012-2013Update equips readers with a realistic yet intuitive guideto mastering the skills necessary to be an effective interviewertoday.
Instructor Site: www.wiley.com/go/clinicalinterviewing
Student Resource Site: www.wiley.com/go/clinicalinterviewing
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 ofPsychology, Director of Clinical Training, Case Western ReserveUniversity, 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,University of Massachusetts, Amherst; President, MicrotrainingAssociates, Inc.
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