Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Psychological Problems, Third Edition

"MI is useful for any psychotherapist treating any problem. MI strategies are deceptively simple, hugely powerful, and help clinicians provide effective treatment to some of the most challenging clients we encounter. This volume presents a straightforward, 'how-to-do-it' account of the basics of MI and describes its application to a wide variety of symptoms and disorders."--Jacqueline B. Persons, PhD, Director, Oakland Cognitive Behavior Therapy Center

"Bravo! This devoted group of expert MI authors shows us exactly how they use MI to help clients with high-stakes mental health problems. The third edition has chapters on crucial new areas, including culturally responsive MI, trauma-informed care, child welfare, schizophrenia, and pain management. Each author plainly describes research-proven methods for using MI with their unique clients. This book is a treasure chest of how-to nuggets for MI providers of all skill levels and within all clinical settings. Vivid case vignettes in every chapter show how MI is used as a prelude to other treatments or as a way of simply being with clients while using other treatments. MI-consistent and inconsistent elements are labeled in the transcripts, allowing us to see how MI becomes a platform for respectful, productive conversations about exceptionally difficult issues."--Chris Dunn, PhD, Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, University of Washington (retired)-Not only is MI here to stay, but, in fact, the application of MI has great potential as a treatment modality for helping with many diverse issues....Has something for everyone interested in psychological problems. It is appropriate for new clinicians, seasoned clinicians not familiar with MI, and even--or maybe especially--for those of us who are experienced motivational interviewers and MI trainers. (on the first edition)--PsycCRITIQUES, 10/29/2008??The editors and authors have offered a volume that is likely to do what they do best: motivate the field to examine important questions in the service of helping clients for change. (on the first edition)--American Journal of Psychiatry, 10/1/2008??An excellent step-by-step guide to motivational interviewing rich in clinical vignettes and therapist-patient dialogues illustrating how to manage various clinical scenarios with skill and sensitivity...Therapists and researchers who are seeking a positive, respectful, and collaborative approach for helping diverse patients make positive change and for improving psychological interventions--this book is for you. (on the first edition)--Psychiatric Services, 9/1/2008??Addresses important clinical conditions and problems. The clinical vignettes are extremely helpful in demonstrating how the method is applied. (on the second edition)--Doody's Review Service, 10/30/2015