Interviewing for the Helping Professions: A Relational Approach

Fred McKenzie

ISBN 10: 1935871358 / ISBN 13: 9781935871354

Published by Lyceum Books, 2013

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Interviewing for the Helping Professions: A Relational Approach
• Publisher: Lyceum Books
• Publication Date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1935871358
• ISBN 13: 9781935871354
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: like new

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Synopsis

Conducting a successful professional interview is more than an exercise of technical skills. The specific approach an interviewer takes with any client should be informed by the interviewer's understanding of the client’s needs and preferences exhibited within the developing relationship. Interviewing for the Helping Professions promotes a theory-driven, relational approach to professional interviewing across disciplines. The author's aim is to organically illustrate the theories and techniques of interviewing within the context of building and utilising the therapeutic relationship.

The author uses example interviews to illustrate the variety of settings, clients, and issues interviewers encounter. Each interview is fully annotated with the theory and practice skills being exhibited. The emphasis on theory allows the reader to fully understand the underlying principles of interviewing, encouraging them to be present and in-the-moment with their clients. This comprehensive book is an indispensable resource for practice courses in counseling, human services, psychology, and social work programmes.

Review

This text provides an in-depth examination of the ways in which the relationship is central to the interviewing and counseling experience. This is surely valuable and relevant to the practicing interviewer." -Ann Friesema, DePaul University

This is a very well written text which includes a wealth of valuable and helpful materials which will definitely serve well to prepare students who are about to embark on a career in the area of human service." -Penny Tropman, LCSW