Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness

by Dawn Clifford, Laura Curtis

Making and maintaining lasting changes in nutrition and fitness is not easy for anyone. Yet the communication style of a health professional can make a huge difference. This book presents the proven counseling approach known as motivational interviewing (MI) and shows exactly how to use it in day-to-day interactions with clients. MI offers simple yet powerful tools for helping clients work through ambivalence, break free of diets and quick-fix solutions, and overcome barriers to change. Extensive sample dialogues illustrate specific ways to enhance conversations about meal planning and preparation, exercise, body image, disordered eating, and more. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Instructors requesting a desk copy from Guilford will be emailed a link to supplemental PowerPoint slides and exam questions.

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

Genres: Nutrition

276 pages, Paperback

First published December 29, 2015

Reviews

[Seena Ferrari Curry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wish I had read this book in any of my undergrad nutrition courses. Unfortunately, we didn't have much training in counseling strategies. This book is incredibly thorough in explaining each process in MI. The many example dialogues highlighting different client / practitioner scenarios are so helpful. I will definitely use this book as a reference as I begin my career as a RD. Highly recommend.

[Debbie Jozwiak · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is probably going to be my bible at work!! So much useful information and concrete examples that you can use in so many situations. This has made me realize that MI doesn’t have to be hard or unnatural. Put yourself in someone else’s shoes and you are halfway there!

[Vincci · Rating 4 out of 5]

Easy-to-understand reference offering many sample dialogues and written resources. I can definitely see myself referring to this book again and again.

[Kaycee Walz · Rating 5 out of 5]

It took forever to get through but has so many good ideas and approaches! I wish you could see how many tabs I have reserved for later reference!

[Sofia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Will undoubtedly be referring to this book for years to come