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Psychiatric Interviewing: the Art of Understanding A Practical Guide for Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses, and Other Mental Health Professionals

Shawn Christopher Shea
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Psychiatric Interviewing: the Art of Understanding A Practical Guide for Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses, and Other Mental Health Professionals

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998

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Shawn Christopher Shea

Psychiatric Interviewing: the Art of Understanding A Practical Guide for Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses, and Other Mental Health Professionals

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1998
Book Details
Pages

784

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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Super Short Summary

Psychiatric Interviewing: the Art of Understanding by Shawn Christopher Shea is a comprehensive guide designed for mental health professionals. It provides practical techniques for conducting effective psychiatric interviews, emphasizing empathetic understanding and rapport-building with individuals seeking mental health support. The book is essential for professionals aiming to enhance their interviewing skills and improve outcomes in clinical practice.

Informative

Challenging

Contemplative

Reviews & Readership

4.5

234 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

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Psychiatric Interviewing: the Art of Understanding by Shawn Christopher Shea is praised for its comprehensive approach and practical guidance, making it a valuable resource for mental health professionals. Readers appreciate its clarity and applicability. However, some find it overwhelming due to extensive details, which may not be ideal for quick reference.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Psychiatric Interviewing: the Art of Understanding A Practical Guide for Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Counselors, Social Workers, Nurses, and Other Mental Health Professionals?

A reader who would enjoy Psychiatric Interviewing: the Art of Understanding is a mental health professional seeking practical skills in patient communication. Comparable to Yalom's The Theory and Practice of Group Psychotherapy, Shea's work offers hands-on techniques and insights beneficial for psychiatrists, psychologists, and counselors.

4.5

234 ratings

91%

Loved it

7%

Mixed feelings

2%

Not a fan

Fun Facts

Shawn Christopher Shea, the author of Psychiatric Interviewing: the Art of Understanding, is known for blending artistic elements with scientific analysis in psychiatric interviewing, emphasizing empathy and creative engagement techniques.

The book is widely acclaimed for introducing the Chronological Assessment of Suicide Events (CASE) approach, which provided mental health professionals with a structured methodology for evaluating suicidal patients.

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Shea's work in the book highlights the importance of understanding patients' life stories, offering readers insightful strategies to elicit genuine responses from individuals during psychiatric assessments.

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Book Details
Pages

784

Format

Book • Nonfiction

Publication Year

1998

Audience

Adult

Recommended Reading Age

18+ years

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