Includes bibliographical references (p. 401-428) and index.
Contents
Introduction : philosophy and organization -- Foundations and preparations -- Basic attending and listening skills -- Directives : questions and action skills -- Relationship variables and clinical interviewing -- An overview of the interview process -- Intake interviewing and report writing -- The mental status examination -- Suicide assessment -- Diagnosis and treatment planning -- Interviewing young clients -- Interviewing couples and families -- Multicultural and diversity issues.