Jennifer Berton, PhD, LICSW, CADC-II
Wednesday, May 21, 2025
In-person
9:30 am – 4 pm
5.5 CECs
Registration Fee: $125
UConn SSW Alumni and Current Field Instructors receive a 10% discount
Classroom location, directions and parking details will be included in your email confirmation
Trainings on assessment and diagnosis typically focus on client symptoms and psychopathology. This training has the actual clinical interview at its focus, exploring how to gather the information you need from each client. Participants will learn how to prepare, what skills are needed, and where to focus each section of the interview.
Learning Objectives:
- Identify the primary goal(s) of the clinical interview
- Gather useful listening and verbal skills that support rapport
- Explore how to direct and redirect clients and the path of the interview
- Learn strategies to manage common scenarios that challenge the interview