Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Psychological Problems
Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Psychological Problems By Hal Arkowitz, William R. Miller
2007 | 354 Pages | ISBN: 1593855850 | PDF | 1 MB
2007 | 354 Pages | ISBN: 1593855850 | PDF | 1 MB
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.