Intentional Interviewing and Counseling 9th Edition by Ivey, Ivey & Zalaquett (2017)

Intentional Interviewing and Counseling: Facilitating Client Development in a Multicultural Society, 9th Edition is the definitive counseling skills textbook used in CACREP-accredited programs and counselor education curricula worldwide. Authored by Allen E. Ivey, Mary Bradford Ivey, and Carlos P. Zalaquett — pioneers in multicultural counseling theory — this text equips students and practitioners with a robust, research-backed framework for effective client interviewing.

The ninth edition introduces students to five theoretical approaches to interviewing and counseling, enabling learners to develop a personalized counseling style aligned with their own aptitudes. A key distinguishing feature is its integration of neuroscience in counseling practice, helping clinicians understand how the brain responds to therapeutic interventions. Case studies, sample interviews, and a Portfolio of Competencies support skill development and self-assessment.

Core topics include microskills hierarchy, active listening, empathy, cultural intentionality, motivational interviewing, and counseling across diverse populations. The text prepares students for licensure and certification exams including NCE, NCMHCE, CPCE, and state counseling board examinations. It is widely adopted in master's-level counseling programs aligned with CACREP standards.

Whether you are entering the field as a mental health counselor, school counselor, social worker, or marriage and family therapist, this text provides the foundational interviewing competencies required for ethical, effective practice in a multicultural society.

ISBN-13: 978-1305865785