PP 510 - Diagnostic and Clinical Interviewing

Techniques of clinical and diagnostic interviewing and observation will be presented in this course. Students will learn a variety of techniques for interviewing new clients, including listening skills, aids for giving and receiving feedback, and establishing a relationship with a client. Students will also learn ways of incorporating these techniques into models of diagnostic interviewing. Students will be exposed to non-verbal methods of interviewing and observation. Techniques for interviewing family members and other collateral sources will be taught. Consideration of cultural differences in establishing a relationship and conducting an interview is integral to this course. (3 credits)

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