Clinical Interview: Theory and Practice

Before you is the third edition of one of the best textbooks on clinical interviewing, written by renowned clinical psychologists. In it, the reader will find comprehensive information on structural models of clinical interviews, writing intake reports, assessing mental status, interviewing clients with substance dependencies, working with suicidal clients, children, and couples. The theoretical discussions are richly illustrated with descriptions of clinical cases. Furthermore, the book places special emphasis on the intercultural aspects of clinical interviewing.