Interviewing and Change Strategies for Helpers Fundamental Skills and Cognitive Behavioral Interventions

by Cormier, Sherry; Nurius, Paula S.; Osborn, Cynthia J.

• ISBN13: 9780495410539
• ISBN10: 0495410535
• Edition: 6th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-11
• Publisher: Brooks Cole

Summary

This respected text skillfully combines evidence-based interviewing skills and cognitive-behavioral intervention change strategies applicable to a wide range of client ages, cultural backgrounds, and problems in living. The book interweaves attention to conceptual and empirical foundations with an emphasis on practical skills and real-life factors in contemporary settings with diverse clientele. Long commended for its synthesis of up-to-date professional knowledge with case models, learning activities, and guided feedback, INTERVIEWING AND CHANGE STRATEGIES FOR HELPERS: FUNDAMENTAL SKILLS AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS, Sixth Edition, features a new streamlined and reader-friendly design, as well as essential new information on vital topics such as ethics, critical thinking, client resistance, exposure therapy, the helping relationship, and recent developments in cognitive behavior therapy. These valuable additions complement a proven instructional format focusing on essential knowledge, skills, values, and tools needed by today's professional helpers.

Table of Contents

About this Book

Building Your Foundation as a Helper

Understanding Nonverbal Behavior

Ingredients of an Effective Helping Relationship

Listening Responses

Influencing Responses

Conceptualizing and Assessing Client Problems, Concerns, and Contexts

Conducting an Interview Assessment With Clients

Identifying, Defining, and Evaluating Outcome Goals

Clinical Decision-Making and Treatment Planning

Imagery and Modeling Strategies

Reframing, Cognitive Modeling, and Problem Solving Strategies

Cognitive Change and Cognitive Restructuring Strategies

Stress Management Strategies

Meditation and Relaxation Strategies

Exposure Strategies

Self-Management Strategies: Self-Monitoring, Stimulus Control, Self-Reward, and Self-Efficacy

Strategies for Working With Resistance: Solution-Focused Therapy and Motivational Interviewing

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