The Social Work Inteview

Book Details

• Authors: Alfred Kadushin and Goldie Kadushin

• Publisher: Rawat Publications

• Language: English

• Edition/Publication Year: 2015

• ISBN: 9788131607527

• Pages: 424

• Cover: Hardcover

• Sale Territory: India

About the Book

This comprehensive textbook is the only one designed to outline the essential skills social workers need to conduct effective client interviews. Synthesizing recent research on interviewing techniques, it highlights their importance in diverse settings and with a variety of clients and issues. The book demonstrates how evidence-based approaches are connected to the quality of practitioner-client relationships and the successful achievement of different goals during each phase of the interview.

Key Features:

• Updated research and a more coherent chapter organization for teaching

• Specialized techniques for culturally competent interviewing and handling challenging client situations

• New sections focusing on breaking bad news, interviewing with aged, racial/ethnic, and sexual minority populations

• Revised vignettes reflecting real-world challenges faced by practitioners today

Contents Include:

• Defining and Characterizing the Social Work Interview

• The Interview as Communication

• Listening and Silence as Interview Techniques

• Nonverbal Communication

• Establishing a Relationship

• The Introductory Phase

• The Problem Exploration Phase

• The Developmental Phase: Problem-Solving Interventions

• The Developmental Phase: Questioning Techniques

• Termination and Evaluation

• Cross-Cultural Interviewing

• Problematic Interviews

• The Competent Interviewer

This text provides an invaluable resource for students learning to apply systematic interview techniques while navigating the unique complexities of social work practice. The updated edition also includes new insights on dealing with diverse populations, offering guidance for handling challenging and sensitive situations. Social work educators and practitioners alike will find this book indispensable for its clarity, depth, and practical application.