in-depth 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 DSM-IV differential diagnosis and for uncovering personality disorders.
Describes the principles used to writeup the interview--using an actual clinical writeup--and offers quality assurance guidelines for producing sound clinical forensic documents.Features an entire appendix devoted to tips and strategies for passing the oral boards.