Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Psychological Problems

Applications of Motivational Interviewing

by Hal Arkowitz (Editor), Henny A. Westra (Editor), William R. Miller (Editor)

Since the publication of Miller and Rollnick's classic Motivational Interviewing, MI has become hugely popular as a tool for facilitating many different kinds of positive behavior change. MI is increasingly being used to help individuals mobilize their energy, commitment, and personal resources for addressing a wide range of mental health concerns. This cutting-edge book brings together leading experts to describe MI applications in the treatment of anxiety, depression, PTSD, suicidal behavior, obsessive-compulsive disorder, eating disorders, gambling addictions, schizophrenia, and dual diagnoses. Also addressed are MI approaches in the criminal justice system. Each chapter provides a concise overview of the disorder or population under discussion; describes how MI has been integrated with standard treatment approaches; illustrates the nuts and bolts of intervention, using vivid clinical examples; and reviews the empirical evidence base.

Genres: Psychology, Nonfiction, Mental Health, Social Work

354 pages, Hardcover

First published October 18, 2007

Reviews

[Tamra]

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]

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]

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

[Jon De]

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

[AmoRead]

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.