Main description:

*A bestseller with over 60,000 in print, thoroughly revised: 70% new material includes two new chapters.
*Reoriented to reflect the current structure of the widely popular MI technique.
*The go-to, practical training tool for therapists and allied health professionals who want to develop MI skills.
*Updated to reflect current research, as well as new concepts from positive psychology.
*Rosengren helped establish the MINT network of trainers (over 1,000 in 35 countries) and supports sales through workshops.

Contents:

I. The Journey Ahead
1. Introduction
2. What Is MI and Why Use It?
3. Introduction to the Four Processes
II. Engaging: The Relational Foundation
4. The Use of OARS: Reflective Listening
5. The Use of OARS: Open-Ended Questions, Affirmations, and Summaries
6. Exploring Values and Goals
III. Focusing: The Strategic Direction
7. Finding the Horizon
8. Exchanging Information
IV. Evoking: Preparation for Change
9. Recognizing Change and Sustain Talk
10. Evoking Motivation
11. Responding to Sustain Talk and Dancing with Discord
V. Planning: The Bridge to Change
12. Transitioning into Planning
13. Developing a Change Plan, Strengthening Commitment, and Supporting Change
VI. The Practice of MI
14. Learning MI
Appendix. Establishing an MI Learning Community
References