Course Code: REL-BHC-0-FI
Hours: 1
Type: Online Course
Content Expiration Date: 12/31/2027
Learning Objectives:
Explain what forensic interviewing is and its primary purposes and benefits.
Indicate at least three best practices for effective forensic interviewing.
Identify at least three ethical guidelines and considerations related to forensic interviewing.
Outline:
Section 1: Purpose and Benefits
What Is Forensic Interviewing?
Clinical Interview Versus Forensic Interview
Forensic Interviewing within a Custody Evaluation
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Section 2: Effective Forensic Interviewing
Amelia and Jared
Training and Education
Best Practices
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Section 3: Ethical Guidelines and Considerations
Overview of Ethical Considerations
Challenges in Forensic Interviewing
Self-Care for the Forensic Interviewer
New Trends and Ethical Considerations
Quick Check
Key Takeaways
Section 4: Conclusion
Course Summary
Course Contributors
Resources
References
Subject Matter Expert: Kristen Wynns, PhD.
Dr. Kristen Wynns received her Ph.D. and Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. She is a child and adolescent psychologist who owns Wynns Family Psychology, a child/adolescent specialty private practice, often recognized as one of the top child/adolescent practices throughout NC. Dr. Wynns has specialized in offering forensic psychological services and expert work throughout her career. Dr. Wynns is the author of The No Wimpy Parenting Handbook. Dr. Wynns is frequently sought out by media as a local expert on psychology and parenting issues for radio shows, T.V. news, podcasts, magazines, and T.V. shows like My Carolina Today.
Editor: Amanda Gayle, Ph.D.
Amanda Gayle received her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Tennessee. She completed a pre-doctoral internship at the University of Georgia in the Counseling and Testing Center. She also completed a post-doctoral fellowship at Duke University Medical Center in the Occupational Health Department working in both the internal and external employee assistance programs. She is licensed in North Carolina where she was in private practice for 15 years serving primarily adults in individual and couples counseling with many presenting issues. Her focus was on cognitive behavioral therapy to treat anxiety, mood disorders, grief, relationship difficulties, stress management, self-esteem, and parenting. She joined Relias as a subject matter expert writer for behavioral health in 2021.
Target Audience:
The target audience for this course is: Alcohol and Drug Counselors; Case Managers; Marriage and Family Therapists; Professional Counselors; Psychologists; Social Workers; in the following settings: Health and Human Services.
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Course Delivery Method and Format
Asynchronous Distance Learning with interactivity which includes quizzes with questions/answers, and posttests.