Building Motivational Interviewing Skills: A Practitioner Workbook

Building Motivational Interviewing Skills is a strong choice for therapists and clinicians, readers who want practical exercises who want practical, reliable insight into positive psychology.

Many tens of thousands of mental health and health care professionals have used this essential book–now significantly revised with 70% new content reflecting important advances in the field–to develop and sharpen their skills in motivational interviewing (MI). Clear explanations of core MI concepts are accompanied by carefully crafted sample dialogues, exercises, and practice opportunities. Readers build proficiency for moving through the four processes of MI–engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning–using open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summaries (OARS), plus information exchange.

• Key themes include positive psychology, mental health, psychology.
• Written for therapists and clinicians, readers who want practical exercises.
• Supports deeper learning in psychology with practical, readable insight.

Ideal for therapists and clinicians, readers who want practical exercises looking for a thoughtful resource on psychology. Available from Psychology Reads, this title fits both focused study and everyday personal growth.