A structure is described for use by practicing counselors and trainees to help them systematically conduct initial interviews including all significant data gathering and process component variables. A checklist is suggested as a practical way in which practitioners may sequentially address key points. (Author)

Introduces sociolinguistic concepts and describes basic features of conversation to elucidate understanding of language in a social context, necessary in the therapeutic interview. Analyzes a segment from a transcribed therapeutic interview with attention to pauses, repetitions, allocation of turns, interruptions, and overlaps. Finds therapeutic…

Offers model to teach counselor trainees about behaviors exhibited by alcohol abusers in need of detoxification. Discusses behaviors displayed by helpers while conducting initial intake interviews with abusers seeking detoxification in a community setting and offers suggestions for how novice practitioners can establish rapport with such clients…

Describes an interview, by a counselor educator, of a recovered alcoholic, in which the latter describes his upbringing and the progress of his life. The Publican elaborates on how his interests and skills developed, and on his ultimate career choice and development. Presents the Publican's self-interpretation, one and one-half years later, based…

Describes a comprehensive, integrative model for the initial family interview. Defines essential theoretical constructs which encompass intrapsychic, intergenerational and interactional approaches. Discusses importance of considering therapist behaviors which promote engagement. (Author/ABL)

Describes a rehabilitation counselor program which includes a package series related to intake interview skills, goal-setting, and systematic caseload management. Develops counselor skills including caseload management, relationship building, intake interviewing, arranging diagnostic services, diagnosing client problems, and goal-setting…

This report describes how theoretical principles and counseling skills are taught in a program for training school counselors. The model used resembles others in assuming that three main phases can be discerned in most counseling relationships: a beginning phase, a developing phase and an action phase. Within each phase, specific skills are…

In eight articles, discusses values clarification: its history, controversial issues, and future. Addresses the application of values clarification in career counseling, school counseling, counselor training, civil liberties, and counseling the culturally different. An annotated bibliography is included. (JAC)

In seven articles discusses topics related to the practice of employment counseling in Canada including: (1) assessment in employment counseling; (2) problem- solving approaches to group employment issues; (3) competency-based training and certification for counselors; (4) taping client interviews; and (5) clients typology most likely to benefit…

Describes the Directed Individual Response-Educational Consulting Technique (DIRECT) which delineates seven steps in the consulting process and further specifies four levels of appropriate consultant "leads" to facilitate the development of each step. The DIRECT model is specifically designed to promote development of consulting interview skills.…

Outlines a structured interview process to help school counselors deal with pregnant adolescent students. The process includes developing rapport, aspects of legality and confidentiality, affective empathy, directive versus nondirective approaches, gathering background information and considering alternatives. (JAC)

Proposes using an expanded diagnostic interview with potential group clients to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of an unstructured or process type of group therapy. Suggests this interview goes beyond traditional screening interviews to combine screening, detailed interpersonal diagnosis, goal setting, and client preparation. (RC)

Presents a graphic means of eliciting the life history of an adolescent during an initial interview. The grid summarizes chronological facts about the client, and is useful for both the social agency and the adolescent him/herself. (LAB)

This manual summarizes and highlights basic considerations in interviewing children. The relationship between interviewing for data collection and interviewing within the counseling or psychotherapeutic context is discussed. The Interviewer's Functional Checklist is presented to provide a method for self-evaluating interviewer behavior, and for…

This paper is intended for teachers, faculty instructors, and clinical supervisors whose trainees are evaluating and treating refugee patients. It addresses special issues in the diagnostic and therapeutic interviewing of refugee patients who have experienced various types of physical violence and victimization. After a brief introduction, a…