Abstract
The clinical interview is the major therapeutic tool which develops and directs psychological understanding of clients. Concepts and skills already refined by therapists in their clinical work and training can be extrapolated and adapted to do research about sensitive life experiences with a normal population. Transmission of knowledge thus gained expands the social work field in important ways.
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Bunin, A., Einzig, J., Judd, D. et al. Inside the interview: Clinical considerations in the research interview. Clin Soc Work J 11, 22–32 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00755653
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00755653