Clinical Interviewing

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

applications of the clinical interview process with a 21st-century lens.
Eddy Fagundo, Eddy Fagundo, Ph.D., CRC, CVE | Senior Manager, Education Content, American Counseling Association
 
I wanted to share my thoughts about the "Clinical Interviewing" book, which I believe is an outstanding resource for Clinical Interview courses in Turkey and worldwide. One particular aspect of this book stands out for me: I've been working as a counselor educator for approximately seven years, and one of the greatest challenges in counselor education is helping students grasp the holistic nature of counseling. They may be well-versed in counseling theories, techniques, and the DSM, but often struggle to integrate this knowledge effectively. That's where this book has proven invaluable. We incorporate this book into our curriculum, especially during the initial weeks of supervision. I particularly admire the chapter titled 'An Overview of the Interview Process.' Starting with this book not only in supervision but also in the early stages of various courses, such as counseling with children and adolescents, provides my students with a solid framework within which to contextualize the information they'll acquire throughout the upcoming weeks. This book provides students with the essential framework for showcasing their counseling skills--where, how, and when to apply them, which makes "Clinical Interviewing" truly unparalleled in its value.
Umit Arslan
 

This textbook has been extremely helpful in highlighting how fundamental listening and reflecting is to the human experience. The insightful examples and invitational writing style help to bridge the gap of insecurity that many early students experience. I highly recommend this textbook for early skills courses and as a resource for counselors who find themselves in need of a professional "tune up."
Carol McGinnis
 
We LOVE this textbook for our Diagnosis course!
Meredith Rausch, Ph.D., NCC (She/Her), Associate Professor at Augusta University
 

One of my favorite textbooks from my graduate program and hands down that liking the two of you from this book and the accompanying videos, that it led me to your Strengths Based Suicide training was such a meaningful shift in my thinking and approach that I remain so grateful for. Excited for those who will continue to learn from the two of you!
Teresa Prince, LPC, Insights Counseling Center, LLC