Sommers-Flanagan, John :

John Sommers-Flanagan, PhD, and Rita Sommers-Flanagan, PhD, have worked together professionally for eighteen years. John is a clinical psychologist and Executive Director of Families First, a parent education program. Rita is a clinical psychologist and an associate professor of counseling at the University of Montana. They are the authors of numerous professional articles, instructional chapters, and four books.

Sommers-Flanagan, Rita :

John Sommers-Flanagan, PhD, and Rita Sommers-Flanagan, PhD, have worked together professionally for eighteen years. John is a clinical psychologist and Executive Director of Families First, a parent education program. Rita is a clinical psychologist and an associate professor of counseling at the University of Montana. They are the authors of numerous professional articles, instructional chapters, and four books.

"This is easily one of the best books on clinical interviewing available. In successfully blending theory, scholarly research, and richly illustrated clinical examples, the authors bring the material to life."

--Eric R. Dahlen, PhD, Department of Psychology, University of Southern Mississippi

"Clinical Interviewing is a comprehensive, student-friendly, and well-organized text that focuses on an array of skills and issues facing interviewers across a variety of clinical disciplines. This excellent text reflects the insight and expertise of the Sommers-Flanagan team."

--Sherry Cormier, PhD, author of Interviewing Strategies for Helpers, Professor of counseling, west virginia university

"The authors present the material in a clear and concise manner and give the reader a realistic and balanced portrait of the skills necessary to be an effective interviewer. An excellent text for a beginning techniques course, as well as a reference for counselor trainees and experienced therapists alike."

--Paula R. Danzinger, Phd, Assistant Professor of Counselor Education William Paterson University, Wayne, New Jersey

Praise for 2E:

"This book represents a thorough and well-written presentation of the strategies, processes, and interactions necessary for the effective clinical interview highly recommended "

--Albert B. Hood, University of Iowa for APA Review of Books)

John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Web Site, November, 2002

Acclaim for Clinical Interviewing

This classic text presents practical strategies for conducting effective interviews

This new edition of Clinical Interviewing presents the scientific foundations and interpersonal art of mental health interviewing in a clear and concise style. Integrating a variety of theoretical interviewing models, the Third Edition has a strong multicultural emphasis and includes new material on:

• Structural models oF clinical interviewing
• Writing intake reports
• The mental status examination
• Interviewing substance abusing clients
• New risk factors and intervention approaches for suicide
• Interviewing trauma victims

Complete with updated, real-world case examples, Clinical Interviewing is a dynamic tool for becoming a more effective interviewer.

PART ONE: BECOMING A MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL.
Introduction: Philosophy and Organization.

Foundations and Preparations.

PART TWO: LISTENING AND RELATIONSHIP DEVELOPMENT.

Basic Attending and Listening Skills.

Directives: Questions and Action Skills.

Relationship Variables and Clinical Interviewing.

PART THREE: STRUCTURING AND ASSESSMENT.

An Overview of the Interview Process.

The Intake Interview.

The Mental Status Examination.

Suicide Assessment.

Diagnosis and Treatment Planning.

PART FOUR: INTERVIEWING SPECIAL POPULATIONS.

Interviewing Young Clients.

Interviewing Couples and Families.

Multicultural and Diversity Issues.

References.

About the Authors.

Index.