Motivational Interviewing in Social Work Practice

Applications of Motivational Interviewing

by Melinda Hohman

The definitive text on motivational interviewing (MI) written by and for social workers has now been updated and expanded with 60% new material, including a revised conceptual framework, cutting-edge applications, and enhanced pedagogical features. Melinda Hohman and her associates demonstrate what MI looks like in action, how it transforms conversations with clients, and how to integrate it into social work practice in a wide range of settings. Extensive new case examples and annotated sample dialogues bring the concepts to life, helping readers build their own repertoires of MI skills. The book also summarizes the research base for MI and shares expert recommendations for teaching, training, and professional development.
 
New to This Edition
*Expanded and restructured around the current four-process model of MI (engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning).
*Content is explicitly linked to the Council on Social Work Education's Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards (EPAS) and the Grand Challenges for Social Work.
*Chapter on MI through the lens of critical race theory.
*Chapter on innovative applications in the areas of trauma, food insecurity, and environmental justice.
*Additional pedagogical features--"Voices from the Field" boxes written by social workers in a variety of roles, and end-of-chapter reflection questions.
 
This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers.
 

Genres: Social Work, Nonfiction, Mental Health, School

284 pages, Paperback

Published March 12, 2021

Reviews

[Chet Taranowski · Rating 4 out of 5]

A pretty good overview of MI. But don't expect to master the technique from this book. There just isn't enough detail here. Nevertheless, this would be an excellent book to use in an introductory social work methods class.

[Billy Osei · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great introduction to this practice. Very helpful to have case dialogues and the techniques framed. I should have read the mother book of MI first but hopefully I can stream some of the contents on my next read.

[Rachel · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to read guide for refreshing MI skills or learning new ones.

[Emily Hale · Rating 4 out of 5]

I love the definitions and examples the author gave for different theories and approaches. It helped me learn more about other lenses and how they complement MI. This was a great theory intro book for clinicians. I think every therapist/intern should read this to help improve clinical skills. This was a bit boring and hard to get through but it was educational.

[Amanda · Rating 3 out of 5]

Completely unnecessary if you read the Miller and Rollnick book.