Reflecting author Alvin House's 25+ years of professional experience, the book is filled with interview segments that bring the practical business of child assessment to life. The First Session with Children and Adolescents provides a thorough, practical primer for mental health clinicians on carrying out an initial mental health evaluation with a child or adolescent client. The emphasis is on efficiently eliciting the information needed for formulating the young person's difficulties, clarifying the diagnostic situation, and planning for treatment or referral, within the context of a caring, respectful professional relationship. Beginning with the first contact with a new child, the reader is taken step-by-step through the collection and integration of observational, interview, background, and collateral information. Important issues covered include structuring the evaluation session, effective record keeping, confidentiality concerns, and providing feedback to parents.

Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include 'From the library of' labels or previous owner inscriptions.

Accessories such as CD, codes, toys, may not be included.

 (Hardcover - Used in good condition