Making Contact: The Therapist's Guide To Conducting A Successful First Interview

Knowing how to conduct the first interview is fundamental to the foundation of a trainee's clinical skills, but is often overlooked in professional training. This practical resource will be useful to trainers, supervisors, and teachers in the helping professions--especially those who are working intensely with several interns and want to provide them with basic clinical practice instruction.

What colleagues are saying about "Making Contact," . .

"The discussion points are wonderful."
--"Dr. David D. Hoff, University of Nebraska, Kearney"

"Seasoned veterans could certainly benefit from reminders that are raised in this book regarding good strategies for working with any client's first session."
--"Toni Tollerud, Northern Illinois University"

"I think this text offers students at a beginning developmental stage concrete information which allows for greater ease into the field placement process."
--"Dr. Adam Hill, Sonoma State University"

"Great section on crisis, especially the reminder to check with a supervisor regarding procedures in crisis situations and the definition of what a crisis actually is and how to respond differently than in a regular interview."
--"Aimee H. Moles; Louisiana State University"

Practical handbookwhich prepares professionals for a critical moment in their training: the first time they meet alone with a new patient. Includes guidance on basic topics, such as how to begin and terminate the initial session, how to keep track of time, and how to arrange the space in which one works (Part II). Useful to trainers, supervisors, and teachers in the helping professions--especially those who are working intensely with several interns and want to provide them with basic clinical practice instruction.