“The authors of this Fifth Edition of Clinical Interviewing have enhanced their already fine work with the addition of a few timely topics, including: increased focus on multicultural competency; emphasis on collaborative goal setting; increased attention to evidence-based relationships; and a new chapter on online interviewing formats. For students wanting to learn about the assessment and interviewing process, this book offers a comprehensive approach to putting skills and knowledge into action.”—Marianne Schneider Corey, M. A., Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Consultant & Gerald Corey, Ed.D., ABPP, Diplomate in Counseling Psychology, Professor Emeritus of Human Services and Counseling, California State University, Fullerton, co-authors of I Never Knew I Had a Choice
“Clinical Interviewing, Fifth Edition is well organized, written in a nonjudgmental, easily accessible style, and contains excellent case examples representing real-world dilemmas. Of particular value are the clearly stated objectives at the beginning of every chapter and practical up-to-date information on topics that are often not discussed or included in training programs. Clinical Interviewing is a “must-read” for all beginning therapists and supervisors and, I would add, even seasoned psychotherapists will find important new ideas for improving their work!”—Pamela A. Hays, Ph.D. Author or Addressing Cultural Complexities in Practice: Assessment, Diagnosis, & Therapy; and Connecting across Cultures: The Helper’s Toolkit
“A superb synthesis and presentation of the key concepts any beginning student absolutely needs to know about clinical interviewing. John and Rita Sommers-Flanagan make an eloquent case that connecting with the client on a human level is the superordinate task, without which little else of value can be achieved. Replete with relevant clinical examples, helpful how-to hints, as well as pearls of clinical wisdom, this comprehensive yet accessible text is highly recommended.”—Victor Yalom, Ph.D., Founder and CEO, Psychotherapy.net
Praise for Clinical Interviewing, Fifth Edition
“For students wanting to learn about the assessment and interviewing process, this book offers a comprehensive approach to putting skills and knowledge into action.”
?Marianne Schneider Corey, MA, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, Consultant
Gerald Corey, EdD, ABPP, Diplomate in Counseling Psychology; Professor Emeritus of Human Services and Counseling, California State University, Fullerton; coauthors of I Never Knew I Had a Choice
“Clinical Interviewing, Fifth Edition is a ‘must-read’ for all beginning therapists and supervisors and, I would add, even seasoned psychotherapists will find important new ideas for improving their work!”
?Pamela A. Hays, PhD, author, Addressing Cultural Complexities in Practice: Assessment, Diagnosis, and Therapy and Connecting Across Cultures: The Helper’s Toolkit
“Replete with relevant clinical examples, helpful how-to hints, as well as pearls of clinical wisdom, this comprehensive yet accessible text is highly recommended.”
?Victor Yalom, PhD, founder and CEO, Psychotherapy.net
The classic guide to proven, practical strategies for conducting effective interviews
Now in its fifth edition, Clinical Interviewing guides clinicians through elementary listening and counseling skills onward to more advanced, complex clinical assessment processes such as intake interviewing, mental status examination, and suicide assessment.
Featuring an accompanying DVD with real-life scenarios of actual counselors and clients demonstrating techniques for effective interviews, the new edition presents:
- DSM-5? content emphasizing case formulation and treatment planning
- A greater emphasis on collaborative goal setting and the client as expert
- New discussion on multicultural counseling, orientation, and competency
- Research supporting evidence-based relationships
- Non-face-to-face assessment and interviewing via email, telephone, texting, instant messaging, and online chatting
- Structured protocol for conducting a face-to-face, telephone, or video conferencing/Skype mental status examination interview
About the Author
JOHN SOMMERS-FLANAGAN, PhD, is Professor of Counselor Education at the University of Montana. He serves as a mental health consultant for Trapper Creek Job Corps. His research interests include clinical interviewing, parent consultations, and adolescent psychotherapy.
RITA SOMMERS-FLANAGAN, PhD, is Professor of Counselor Education at the University of Montana. She provides mental health consultation at Trapper Creek Job Corps, and has taught and written in the area of applied, practical ethics for the past twenty years.
John and Rita have coauthored nine books, including Counseling and Psychotherapy Theories in Context and Practice, Second Edition; Becoming an Ethical Helping Professional; and How to Listen so Parents Will Talk and Talk so Parents Will Listen, all published by Wiley.
