Self-confrontation interview with suicide attempters
Journal
Counselling Psychology Quarterly
ISSN
0951-5070
ISSN-Digital
1469-3674
Type
journal article
Date Issued
2002-10-12
Author(s)
Abstract
Psychiatric and psychological assessment after parasuicide is characterized by a number of difficulties. The interview is a strategically complex task for the patients trying to accommodate the wishes of the psychiatrist/psychologist and their own goals. The psychiatrist/ psychologist on the other hand needs to gain information about the event and the patient's mental state, has to assess the risk of further suicidal behaviour, and has to motivate the patient for treatment. In our experience a routine video prompted recall or self-confrontation interview, can be a helpful means of talking with the patient about his or her feelings and cognitions during the interview. Furthermore, it allows clarification of the processes leading to parasuicide. The procedure of administering a self confrontation interview is described, the theoretical background for interpreting the results is outlined and some examples of patient interviews are presented. It is demonstrated that this method allows access to additional information on the patients' thinking and emotions during the interview and that it also provides more details of the suicidal process.
Language
English
HSG Classification
not classified
Refereed
Yes
Publisher
BrunnerRoutledge
Publisher place
Abingdon, Oxfordshire
Volume
15
Number
1
Start page
1
End page
22
Pages
22
Subject(s)
Division(s)
Eprints ID
19912
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