Clinical Interviewing Handbook

Upon analyzing Dr. Phil’s credentials, I came to find that he is a very credited individual who is reputable within the psychology realm. He is a well known Mental Health Professional who became a household name after Oprah Winfrey recruited him in 1998, to work on her show in the early 90’s. Since then he has broke out into a very well known TV personality who hosts an ossortment of people with different problems. He graduated from Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. Four years later, he obtained his PhD in Clinical Psychology from the University of North Texas. As if that wasn’t enough, He went on to receive a post Doctorate Fellowship in Forensic Psychology. In 2002 he launched his very own TV show called Dr. Phil. After reviewing some of …show more content…
The second idea that I found to be very credible was in the way that he let both of them speak uninterrupted. This not only gets the conversation going, but also provides a platform from where to begin the interview. Both the mother and daughter got so many things off of their chest by implementing this method. In the “Clinical Interviewing” handbook, the clients’ opening response is crucial in the entire process. The book states, “The beginning of the session is a time for the patient to speak freely and your opening should encourage this. Let the patient speak in his/her own way for a little while—perhaps 5 min or so. This will help you hear the patients’ speech pattern and thought process (Sommers-Flanagan).” Dr. Phil’s method of incorporating this into his Psychiatric Interviews is clearly shown in several Clinical handbooks such as this one. This shows that this man truly is a professional that knows what he is doing. After all, all eyes are on him. The third comment/idea he made which resonated in me was the way that he is a straight shooter. He does not give you hints or insinuates anything but rather tells it like it is. If he thinks