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Psychiatric Interviewing: the Art of Understanding A Practical Guide for Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors, Social Worker,Used
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The new, revised 2nd Edition of this popular book presents specific strategies and practical methods for conducting thorough psychiatric assessments. Essential psychiatric interviewing techniques from a variety of disciplines provide readers with a strongtheoretical foundation and a broad scope of reference. This resource also illustrates the use of the new DSMIV to help readers administer a humanistic, caring approach to the initial interview. The result is a fastreading and enjoyable text filled with interview examples, clarifying principles, and pragmatic advice. indepth coverage of fundamentals such as structuring techniques, efficient time management, and nonverbal language. Presents specific ways for exploring sensitive areas, including domestic violence, incest, drug abuse, and sexual history. Provides methods for handling awkward questions and client anger, transforming other common resistances, and eliciting suicidal and homicidal ideation. Offers strategies for arriving at a DSMIV differential diagnosis and for uncovering personality disorders. Describes the principles used to writeup the interviewusing an actual clinical writeupand offers quality assurance guidelines for producing sound clinical forensic documents. Features an entire appendix devoted to tips and strategies for passing the oral boards. Presents content that has been updated according to DSMIV. Includes a completely revised chapter on suicide and violence assessment, with an innovative interview strategy for uncovering hidden suicidal and violent ideation. Provides an appendix that contains a complete, annotated initial interview that integrates and demonstrates all of the principles discussed in the book.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'Psychiatric Interviewing: the Art of Understanding'? A: The book focuses on specific strategies and practical methods for conducting thorough psychiatric assessments, aiming to provide a strong theoretical foundation and reference for various mental health professionals.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Shawn Christopher Shea.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition is the 2nd Edition, which has been revised to include updated content according to DSM-IV.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 784 pages.
- Q: What are some techniques covered in the book? A: The book covers essential psychiatric interviewing techniques, including structuring techniques, efficient time management, and nonverbal language.
- Q: Does the book address sensitive topics? A: Yes, it provides specific ways for exploring sensitive areas such as domestic violence, drug abuse, and sexual history.
- Q: Is there guidance on handling difficult client interactions? A: Yes, the book offers methods for managing awkward questions, client anger, and other common resistances.
- Q: What additional resources are included in the book? A: The book includes an appendix with tips for passing oral boards and a complete annotated initial interview demonstrating the principles discussed.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: When was the book published? A: The book was published on August 15, 1998.