Psychiatric Interviewing: The Art of Understanding - Hardcover

Shea, Shawn Christopher

 
9780721670119: Psychiatric Interviewing: The Art of Understanding

Synopsis

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 DSM-IV to help readers administer a humanistic, caring approach to the initial interview. The result is a fast-reading and enjoyable text filled with interview examples, clarifying principles, and pragmatic advice.

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Review of the Last Edition: "Highly recommend...teaches not only interviewing skills but also the attitudes and behaviours that underpin the therapeutic personality and process." -- American Journal of Psychiatry

Synopsis

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 strong theoretical foundation and a broad scope of reference. This resource also illustrates the use of the new DSM-IV to help readers administer a humanistic, caring approach to the initial interview. The result is a fast-reading and enjoyable text filled with interview examples, clarifying principles, and pragmatic advice.

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ISBN 10:  0721617484 ISBN 13:  9780721617480
Publisher: W B Saunders Co Ltd, 1988
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