Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Psychological Problems by The Guilford Press,2007]

Applications of Motivational Interviewing

by Hal Arkowitz

Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Psychological Problems by The Guilford Press,2007, Hardcover

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Social Work

Hardcover

First published October 18, 2007

Reviews

[Tamra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Good review of counseling techniques for people wishing to make changes in their life. Points out that oscillation rather than smooth progression through five stages of change is typical and that ambivalence is normal during the contemplation stage. This method is thought to be of value for problem drinking, drug abuse, eating disorders, chronic disease and anxiety management, PTSD and other health-related behaviors.

[Katie · Rating 3 out of 5]

The chapter on treating suicidality is very good. Crisis workers--please read it! OMG I wish some people I've met had read this. Now that I am going to be a crisis worker, I think I ought to get my own copy. I need to get some more intensive training & supervision in MI. This is not the most inspiring book but the subsections relating to populations I work with are very interesting to me.

[Candace · Rating 3 out of 5]

So far so good. I think it will really help me in clinical practice. I like the concept of rolling with resistance.

[Jon De · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book has made me fall in love with motivational interviewing. I will use it as a part of my social work toolbelt.

[AmoRead · Rating 3 out of 5]

I only read 2 specific chapters then decided this particular book wasn't targeting what I wanted to know and I needed to look for other resources.