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• Title:Essentials of interviewing / Donald E. Wiger, Debra K. Huntley.
  
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• Author/Creator:Wiger, Donald E., 1953-
  
• Other Contributors/Collections:Huntley, Debra K.
  
• Published/Created:New York : Wiley, ©2002.
  

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  • Location:WOODWARD LIBRARY stacksWhere is this?
    
  • Call Number: WM141 .W654 2002
    
  • Number of Items:1
    
  • Status:Available
    

   
• Library of Congress Subjects:Interviewing in mental health.
  
• Medical Subjects: Interview, Psychological--methods.
  
• Description:viii, 227 pages ; 22 cm.
  
• Series:Essentials of mental health practice series.
  
• Summary:"As part of the Essentials of Mental Health Practice series, this book provides the information mental health professionals need to practice knowledgeably, efficiently, and ethically in today's behavioral health environment. Each chapter features numerous callout boxes highlighting key concepts, bulleted points, and extensive illustrative material, as well as "Test Yourself" questions that help you gauge and reinforce your grasp of the information covered." "Essentials of Interviewing is filled with practical information about everything from establishing rapport and taking a complete history to identifying risk factors and ruling in/ruling out specific disorders. The needs of special populations such as children, people with disabilities, and clients from diverse backgrounds are covered, as well as suicide assessment, biopsychosocial assessment, and the Mental Status Exam. You'll be fully prepared to formulate an initial diagnosis and develop a preliminary treatment plan with this indispensable, hands-on resource."--Jacket.
  
• Notes:Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-218) and index.
  
• ISBN:0471002372 (alk. paper)
  
• Contents:Overview of mental health interviewing
  The intake interview process
  Factors affecting the quality of information received
  Establishing rapport : mainstream and special populations
  The biopsychosocial assessment
  Suicide assessment
  Diagnostic interviewing
  The mental status exam (MSE)
  The report : incorporating diagnostic information with mental health services
  Appendix: Overview of selected DSM-IV-TR diagnoses.