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Record Nr.

UNINA9910791714303321

Autore

Fine Sara F

Titolo

The First Helping Interview [[electronic resource] ] : Engaging the Client and Building Trust

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Thousand Oaks, : SAGE Publications, 1996

ISBN

1-4522-4839-7

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (208 p.)

Collana

SAGE Human Services Guides

Altri autori (Persone)

GlasserPaul H

Disciplina

361.322

Soggetti

Counselor and client

Interviewing

Social case work

Counselor and client - Training of

Counselors

Social Sciences

Psychology

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di contenuto

Cover; Contents; Dedication; Introduction: On Writing About the First Helping Interview; Chapter 1 - What Makes Therapy Happen?; Chapter 2 - Who Are Our Clients?; Chapter 3 - Getting Started; Chapter 4 - Getting to Know the Client; Chapter 5 - Communication Dynamics of the Helping Interview; Chapter 6 - On Rules, Goals and Contracts; Chapter 7 - Trust; Chapter 8 - Special Issues in Working With Couples and Families; Chapter 9 - Working With Clients Who Are Different; Chapter 10 - Serious Problems: When and How to Refer; Chapter 11 - Legal and Ethical Issues in the First Helping Interview

Chapter 12 - AfterthoughtsReferences; Index; About the Authors

Sommario/riassunto

This highly practical guide for both experienced and novice professionals and students reveals the steps involved in the crucial first meeting with a client. The authors approach the task of an initial interview by providing an overview of the therapeutic process and what to expect from clients. The book also explores the practical basics of therapy - counsellor-client roles, physical settings, communication dynamics, assessment and diagnosis, record-keeping, goals and



contracts and trust-building. Individual chapters discuss specialist topics such as working with couples and families, the rol