Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Psychological Problems

Applications of Motivational Interviewing

by Hal Arkowitz (Editor), William R. Miller (Editor), Stephen Rollnick (Editor)

This authoritative guide, now significantly revised and expanded, has given tens of thousands of clinicians proven tools for helping clients resolve ambivalence and mobilize their energy, commitment, and personal resources for change. Leading experts describe ways to combine motivational interviewing (MI) with other treatments for a wide range of psychological problems, including depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, posttraumatic stress disorder, and others. Chapters illustrate the nuts and bolts of intervention, using vivid clinical examples, and review the empirical evidence base. Contributors show how to tailor MI to each population's needs, whether used as a pretreatment or throughout the course of therapy.

This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers.

New to This Edition
*Many new authors.
*Extensively revised with the latest theory, practices, and research.
*Chapters on domestic violence, addictions, and smoking cessation with adolescents.
*Chapter on transdiagnostic treatment.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Social Work

400 pages, 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.