Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow

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"This text is filled with exemplary phrases that psychiatrists can incorporate into their lexicons....MI is compatible with evidence-based clinical skills and a variety of psychotherapy perspectives, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, and family systems theory. The book illustrates clinical case examples to prepare psychiatrists who work in all different types of settings....This is a user-friendly, engaging, and comprehensive text that should be required reading for all practicing clinicians." (on the third edition)-- "Clinical Psychiatry News" (4/1/2013 12:00:00 AM)

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"Excellently written and a genuine pleasure to read....This book is essential reading for anyone in the business of helping people to change and will be considered an invaluable resource for many years to come." (on the third edition)-- "Addiction Today" (3/1/2013 12:00:00 AM)

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"The strength of this book lies in its reader-friendly yet scholarly approach." (on the second edition)-- "Community Mental Health Journal" (2/1/2003 12:00:00 AM)

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"Not only has the original book become a classic, but motivational interviewing (MI) has taken the world by storm....The methods described gel extremely well with social work's strengths/empowerment perspective. I highly recommend this volume to the practitioner in the field and to social work educators who wish to grasp the essence of a method that integrates client-centered therapy with advice giving and directive feedback." (on the second edition)-- "Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions" (1/1/2003 12:00:00 AM)

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"This approach is one that can be powerfully used by occupational therapy practitioners who are working in mental health and substance abuse settings, or any psychosocial behavioral health setting....In preparing professional students for practice, I view this approach as foundational to their effectiveness in building motivation and strengthening commitment to change with their clients." (on the second edition)-- "Occupational Therapy in Mental Health" (1/1/2006 12:00:00 AM)

Table of Contents:
Preface to the Fourth Edition
I. Helping People Change and Grow
1. The Mind and Heart When Helping
2. What Is Motivational Interviewing?
3. A Flowing Conversation
II. Practicing Motivational Interviewing
4. Engaging: "Can We Walk Together?"
5. Focusing: "Where Are We Going?"
6. Evoking: "Why Would You Go There?"
7. Planning: "How Will You Get There?"
III. A Deeper Dive into Motivational Interviewing
8. Deeper Listening
9. Focusing: A Deeper Dive
10. Evoking: Cultivating Change Talk
11. Offering Information and Advice
12. Supporting Persistence
13. Planting Seeds
14. Responding to Sustain Talk and Discord
15. Practicing Well
IV. Learning and Studying Motivational Interviewing
16. Learning Motivational Interviewing
17. Learning from Conversations about Change
18. Studying Motivational Interviewing
Glossary of Motivational Interviewing Concepts
Index


Review Quotes:
"Becoming a social worker involves the process of being socialized into the profession, and the book is very consistent with our profession regarding what it means to be a social worker. This book can inspire seasoned social workers and also serve as a guidepost for social work students."-- "Social Work (review by Melinda Hohman, PhD)" (7/22/2024 12:00:00 AM)

Biographical Note:
William R. Miller, PhD, is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico. He introduced motivational interviewing in a 1983 article and in the first edition of Motivational Interviewing (1991), coauthored with Stephen Rollnick. Dr. Miller's research has focused particularly on the treatment and prevention of addictions and more broadly on the psychology of change. He is a recipient of two career achievement awards from the American Psychological Association, the international Jellinek Memorial Award, and an Innovators Award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, among many other honors. His publications include 65 books and over 400 articles and chapters. His website is https: //williamrmiller.net.

NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: Due to recent illegal counterfeiting of this book, we cannot guarantee book quality when purchased through a third-party seller.

• Most of the book is entirely new.
• Addresses the breadth of MI applications not only in counseling and psychotherapy, but also in health care, education, coaching, management, and other contexts.
• Discusses delivering MI remotely, simple versus complex affirmations, strategic use of directional questions, ethical considerations, and other new or expanded topics.
• Increased emphasis on using MI throughout a client's process of change and growth, not just in the preparatory stage.

Pedagogical Features

• New or updated online materials, including reflection questions and annotated cases.
• Key points at the end of each chapter.
• "Personal Perspective" and "For Therapists" boxes in every chapter.
• Extensive glossary.
• New self-assessment tool that targets the component skills of MI.

See also Building Motivational Interviewing Skills, Second Edition: A Practitioner Workbook, by David B. Rosengren, and Motivational Interviewing and CBT: Combining Strategies for Maximum Effectiveness, by Sylvie Naar and Steven A. Safren.