| Interviewing Clients Across Cultures: A Practitioner's Guide Contributor(s): Fontes, Lisa Aronson (Author) |
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ISBN: 1593857101 ISBN-13: 9781593857103 Publisher: Guilford Publications OUR PRICE: $82.65 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: May 2008 Annotation: Packed with practical pointers and examples, this indispensable, straight-talking guide helps professionals conduct productive interviews while building strong working relationships with culturally and linguistically diverse clients. Chapters cover avoiding different types of bias; verbal and nonverbal ways to build rapport and convey respect; how to overcome language barriers, including effective use of interpreters; culturally competent interviews with children and adolescents; and key issues in working with immigrants and refugees. Strategies for avoiding common cross-cultural misunderstandings and producing fair, accurate reports are presented. Every chapter concludes with thought-provoking discussion questions and resources for further reading. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Psychology | Psychotherapy - Counseling - Psychology | Clinical Psychology |
| Dewey: 158.39 |
| LCCN: 2008002131 |
| Physical Information: 1.09" H x 6.34" W x 8.95" (1.34 lbs) 334 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Packed with practical pointers and examples, this indispensable, straight-talking guide helps professionals conduct productive interviews while building strong working relationships with culturally and linguistically diverse clients. Chapters cover verbal and nonverbal ways to build rapport and convey respect; how to overcome language barriers, including effective use of interpreters; culturally competent interviews with children and adolescents; and key issues in working with immigrants and refugees. Strategies for avoiding common cross-cultural misunderstandings and producing fair, accurate reports are presented. Every chapter concludes with thought-provoking discussion questions and resources for further reading. |
