PSY62130 - Clinical Interviewing Skills

(2 units)

In this two-part course, basic theoretical and practical aspects in conducting the clinical interview with individuals will be introduced. Emphasis is placed on the development of basic interviewing and communication skills, rapport building, case conceptualization, and intervention strategies. Special issues such as transference/countertransference, barriers to treatment, and crisis management, as well as relevant multicultural issues in Japan, are also discussed.
Prerequisites: Enrollment in the Clinical Psychology MA program - Japan; PSY62130 must be completed prior to PSY62140