Motivational Interviewing, Second Edition: Preparing People for Change
By:
William R. Miller Phd Stephen Rollnick PhD William R. Miller Stephen Rollnick
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Since the initial publication of this breakthrough work, motivational interviewing (MI) has been used by countless clinicians. Theory and methods have evolved apace, reflecting new knowledge on the process of behavior change, a growing body of outcome research, and the development of new applications within and beyond the addictions field. Extensively rewritten, this revised and expanded second edition now brings MI practitioners and trainees fully up to date. William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick explain how to work through ambivalence to facilitate change, present detailed guidelines for using their approach, and reflect on the process of learning MI. Chapters contributed by other leading experts then address such special topics as MI and the stages-of-change model, applications in medical, public health, and criminal justice settings, and using the approach with groups, couples, and adolescents.
Publisher: The Guilford Press
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
The Bible of Ambivalence - Motivational Interviewing (MI) is defined as: a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to chance by exploring and resolving ambivalence.
Motivational Interviewing, Second Edition: Preparing People for Change is an excellent resource for anyone working with individuals or groups of people who are facing ambivalence regarding change. The change can range from drug/alcohol abuse, quitting smoking, medical issues, losing weight, relationship changes, starting an exercise program, changing careers, etc.
The book begins with a chapter on "Why do people change?" People tend to be creatures of habit and change can be a very difficult and disturbing process to go through. There is also a discussion on whether people are ready, willing and able to change along with issues that trigger change. The book then moves on to the topic of ambivalence and why people have such a difficult time with making changes especially if the changes are beneficial such as in quitting smoking, dealing with addictions, taking necessary medications, etc. Facilitating change is difficult and can be a lengthy process. One often develops discrepancy, deals with self-motivating change talk and dealing with the status quo.
Part II of the book enters the practice of Motivational Interviewing and delves into the four general principles:
1. Express empathy
2. Develop discrepancy
3. Roll with resistance
4. Support self-efficacy
Then there is a discussion on change and resistance which is essentially the consonance and dissonance of change. Interviewing traps are discussed and plenty of examples are provided.
Five specific methods are then reviewed in depth:
1. Ask open ended questions
2. Listen reflectively
3. Affirmations
4. Summarizations
5. Eliciting change talk
Once again plenty of examples are provided.
There are following chapters on responding to change talk, responding to resistance, enhancing confidence to strengthening commitments. There is also a chapter on Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change. MI techniques are to be applied differently depending on which Stage of Change a person is in.
Originally, MI was developed for use by counselors but these techniques can be utilized by many other professions. The techniques are very easy to learn but very difficult to apply. Don't be fooled by the apparent simplicity as it does take a lot of practice to become familiar with the spirit and essence of Motivational Interviewing and then have the skill to apply the different techniques. MI is a great skill for police officers, corrections officers, detention officers, probation and parole officers, managers, military investigators, military interrogators, sports coaches and anyone who regularly deals with individuals who have ambivalence.
Motivational Interviewing, Second Edition: Preparing People for Change is an excellent resource that has many practical uses and applications both professionally and personally. Plenty of examples are utilized throughout the book that will guide you along.
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
Motivational Interviewing - This is one of the books I keep on my desk at all times.
I'm a counsellor for teenagers at risk, and one of the things that get young men and women to trust their therapist is when they can notice improvement in their situation right away.
I use a lot of NLP techniques, of course, but I also take a lot from Motivational Interviewing.
This book is clear, to the point, and full of great ideas.
I recommend it.
Customer Review: 5 out of 5
motivationa interviewing, second edition: preparing people for change - This textbook will be useful to help motivate me, offering reminders that it is the counselor that needs to change his/her approach when stumbling blocks cut off the flow of communication. A great resource/reference to have.
Customer Review: 4 out of 5
Motivational Interviewing - I was pleasantly surprised at the value of this book. I serve on a committee whose mission is to increase the levels of physical activity in our group. I learned some basic and important concepts about what makes change. Let's face it, if change were easy and a rational decision, we would all be healthier, thinner, non-smokers and non-alcohol drinkers. This book is a must for those who are trying to institute real change. This book is of value to those who are tired of doing ineffictive things that make little real change in any arena of life.
Customer Review: 4 out of 5
Motivational Interviewing, Second Edition: Preparing People for Change - I learned a lot from this book and I recommend it.
Regarding the "1 star" review - you, sir, have no idea what you're talking about. Perhaps you are confused and meant to review a different book. This one is organized well enough and repeats the core ideas that must be repeated and learned well. I'm sure that if you'd read the book thoroughly without skimming you'd see the value in it.
I'm working with ADD clients and the ideas explained in this book helped me a lot.
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