Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change

William R. Miller, Stephen Rollnick

Guilford Press, Sep 1, 2012 - Psychology - 482 pages

This is the authoritative, bestselling guide that professionals and students turn to for a complete introduction to motivational interviewing (MI), the powerful approach to facilitating change. The book elucidates the four processes of MI -- engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning -- and vividly demonstrates what they look like in action. A wealth of vignettes and interview examples illustrate the "dos and don'ts" of successful implementation in diverse contexts. Highly accessible, the book is infused with respect and compassion for clients. The companion Web page provides additional helpful resources, including reflection questions, an extended bibliography, and annotated case material. New to This Edition: Reflects major advances in understanding and teaching MI. Fully restructured around the new four-process model. All chapters now authored by Miller and Rollnick. Additional case examples and counseling situations. Reviews the growing evidence base and covers ways to assess MI fidelity. Pedagogical Features Include: Online reflection questions and annotated cases, ideal for classroom discussion. Bulleted key points at the end of each chapter. Engaging boxes with special topics and personal reflections. Extended bibliography and quick-reference glossary. This title is part of the Applications of Motivational Interviewing Series, edited by Stephen Rollnick and William R. Miller.

Contents

• Part I What Is Motivational Interviewing?: 1
• The Relational Foundation: 37
• The Strategic Direction: 91
• Preparation for Change: 155
• The Bridge to Change: 255
• Part VI Motivational Interviewing in Everyday Practice: 303
• Part VII Evaluating Motivational Interviewing: 367
• Appendix A Glossary of Motivational Interviewing Terms: 405
• Appendix B A Bibliography of Motivational Interviewing: 415
• References: 435
• Index: 471

About the author

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 in the journal Behavioral Psychotherapy and in the first edition of Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change, written with Stephen Rollnick, in 1991. Dr. Miller's research has focused particularly on the treatment and prevention of addictions, with broader implications for the psychology of change. He is a recipient of the international Jellinek Memorial Award, two career achievement awards from the American Psychological Association, and an Innovators in Combating Substance Abuse Award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, among many other honors. The Institute for Scientific Information lists Dr. Miller as one of the world's most cited scientists.

Stephen Rollnick, PhD, is Professor of Health Care Communication in the School of Medicine at Cardiff University, Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom. He worked as a clinical psychologist in mental health and in primary health care for many years, and then turned to how motivational interviewing could be used to improve challenging consultations in health and social care. Dr. Rollnick's research and guidelines for good practice have been widely published, and his work on implementation continues, with a focus on children with HIV/AIDS in Africa and on pregnant teens in deprived communities. Drs. Rollnick and Miller are corecipients of the Engel Award from the American Academy on Communication in Healthcare.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change; Applications of Motivational Interviewing Series
• Authors: William R. Miller, Stephen Rollnick
• Edition: illustrated
• Publisher: Guilford Press, 2012
• ISBN: 1609182278, 9781609182274
• Length: 482 pages
• Subjects: Medical / Nursing / Psychiatric & Mental Health; Medical / Psychiatry / General; Psychology / Psychopathology / Addiction; Psychology / Psychopathology / Compulsive Behavior; Psychology / Psychotherapy / Counseling; Psychology / Psychotherapy / General; Self-Help / Motivational & Inspirational; Social Science / Social Work