Motivational Interviewing Helping People Change and Grow

by Miller, William R.; Rollnick, Stephen

• ISBN13: 9781462552795
• ISBN10: 146255279X
• eBook ISBN(s): 9781462552801
• Additional ISBN(s): 9781609182274
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2023-08-21
• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• More Book Details

About This Book

Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow, 4th Edition

ISBN: 9781462552795

Motivational Interviewing is a powerful approach to facilitating change, and the fourth edition of this book is a comprehensive guide for practitioners and educators alike. Written by renowned experts William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick, this authoritative presentation has been fully rewritten to be even more user-friendly and practical.

Who Uses It?

Primarily, this book is used by healthcare professionals, counselors, social workers, and educators who work with individuals looking to change their behavior or overcome challenges. It's also a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the principles of motivational interviewing, including professionals seeking to enhance their skills in facilitating positive change.

History and Editions

The fourth edition of Motivational Interviewing has been updated to reflect the latest research and best practices in the field. This edition includes vivid examples and vignettes that illustrate the four tasks of motivational interviewing—engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning—making it easier for practitioners to understand and implement these techniques in diverse contexts. The book also reviews the evidence base for motivational interviewing and provides guidance on assessing the quality of the approach.

Author and Other Works

William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick are the originators of motivational interviewing. William R. Miller is a psychologist known for his work in the field of addiction treatment and behavioral change. Stephen Rollnick is a psychologist and professor who has extensively researched and developed the principles of motivational interviewing. Both authors have written several books on the subject, contributing significantly to the field of behavioral change.

Key Features

• Comprehensive Coverage: The book provides a detailed exploration of the four tasks of motivational interviewing, along with practical examples and case studies.
• User-Friendly Guide: The fourth edition is designed to be more accessible and user-friendly, making it easier for practitioners to apply the principles of motivational interviewing in various settings.
• Evidence-Based: The book reviews the evidence base for motivational interviewing, ensuring that the techniques are grounded in research and best practices.
• Practical Tools: The companion website offers reflection questions, annotated case material, and additional resources to help practitioners implement motivational interviewing effectively.

Detailed Information

ISBNs and Formats

• Hardcover: ISBN-13: 9781462552795
• eBook: ISBN-13: 9781462552818 (available on VitalSource)
• Print + eBook: Available with both formats combined (hardcover and eBook) for a discounted price[1].

Publication Details

• Publisher: The Guilford Press
• Publication Date: August 21, 2023
• Number of Pages: 338
• Language: English
• Dimensions: 6 x 9 inches

Other Editions and Formats

• eTextbook: Available on VitalSource with built-in study tools like highlights and read-aloud features[5].
• Rental Options: Available for rent through various retailers, including eCampus.com[2][4].

Related ISBNs:

• Audiobook: Available on Audible.com (no specific ISBN listed)[1].
• Special Package Offers: Includes a special package offer including this title and other resources[1].

This detailed information section provides a quick reference for all the available formats and sources for Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change and Grow, 4th Edition, making it easier to find and access the book in the preferred format.

Author Biography

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 and in the first edition of Motivational Interviewing (1991), coauthored with Stephen Rollnick. Dr. Miller’s research has focused particularly on the treatment and prevention of addictions and more broadly on the psychology of change. He is a recipient of two career achievement awards from the American Psychological Association, the international Jellinek Memorial Award, and an Innovators Award from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, among many other honors. Having published over 60 books and 400 articles and chapters, Dr. Miller has been listed by The Institute for Scientific Information as one of the world’s most highly cited researchers. His website is https://williamrmiller.net.
 
Stephen Rollnick, PhD, is Honorary Distinguished Professor in the School of Medicine at Cardiff University, Wales, United Kingdom. He is a cofounder of motivational interviewing, with a career in clinical psychology and academia that focused on how to improve conversations about change, and helped to create the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (www.motivationalinterviewing.org). He has worked in diverse fields, with special interests in mental health and long-term health conditions like diabetes, heart disease, and HIV/AIDS. Dr. Rollnick has published widely in scientific journals and has written many books on helping people to change behavior. He is coauthor (with William R. Miller) of four editions of the classic work Motivational Interviewing. Dr. Rollnick has traveled worldwide to train practitioners in many settings and cultures, and now works as a trainer and consultant in health care and sports. His website is www.stephenrollnick.com.
 
 

Table of Contents

Preface to the Fourth Edition
I. Helping People Change and Grow
1. The Mind and Heart When Helping
2. What Is Motivational Interviewing?
3. A Flowing Conversation
II. Practicing Motivational Interviewing
4. Engaging: “Can We Walk Together?”
5. Focusing: “Where Are We Going?”
6. Evoking: “Why Would You Go There?”
7. Planning: “How Will You Get There?”
III. A Deeper Dive into Motivational Interviewing
8. Deeper Listening
9. Focusing: A Deeper Dive
10. Evoking: Cultivating Change Talk 
11. Offering Information and Advice 
12. Supporting Persistence
13. Planting Seeds
14. Responding to Sustain Talk and Discord
15. Practicing Well
IV. Learning and Studying Motivational Interviewing
16. Learning Motivational Interviewing
17. Learning from Conversations about Change
18. Studying Motivational Interviewing
Glossary of Motivational Interviewing Concepts
Index