Interviewing Clients across Cultures
A Practitioner's Guide
Nonfiction, Health & Well Being, Medical, Specialties, Psychiatry, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Social Work, Psychology, Psychotherapy
| Author: | Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD | ISBN: | 9781606237298 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications | Publication: | May 23, 2008 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | Lisa Aronson Fontes, PhD |
| ISBN: | 9781606237298 |
| Publisher: | Guilford Publications |
| Publication: | May 23, 2008 |
| Imprint: | The Guilford Press |
| Language: | English |
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.
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.
