Resources for Introduction to Motivational Interviewing - ABCT 11/19/2005

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Motivational Interviewing, Second Edition: Preparing People for Change (MI2) by William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick
• Theoretical underpinnings, empirical evidence
• Some detailed examples of strategies and techniques with an emphasis on general principles
• Specialty settings, populations, topics featured in extensive edited section
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Health Behavior Change: A Guide for Practitioners (HBC) by Stephen Rollnick, Pip Mason, and Chris Butler
• Medical settings
• Presents a framework for very brief treatment encounters
• Strategies are presented in terms of principles, examples, and counterexamples with an emphasis on practicality.
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For substance abuse treatment settings:
Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change - provides some structure for applying workshop skills in practice

Empirical evidence and "how it works:"

Findings From Clinical Trials - Updated December 2004 (online slide presentation; or, download the Powerpoint file)

A Meta-Analysis of Motivational Interviewing Outcome Trials - November 2004 (online slide presentation; or, download the Powerpoint file)

Toward a Theory of Motivational Interviewing - November 2004 (online slide presentation; or, download the Powerpoint file)

Literature review regarding "change talk" - several articles in recent issues of the MINT Bulletin. Look for "what the research says" articles by Grant Corbett in October 2004, May 2005, September 2005 issues.

Moyers, T. B., Miller, W. R., & Hendrickson, S. M. L. (2005). How does Motivational Interviewing work? Therapist interpersonal skill predicts client involvement within Motivational Interviewing sessions. Journal of Consulting and Clinical Psychology, 73, 590-598.

Audio demonstration

The audio portion of the video clip I didn't play due to sound problems. To download the MP3 file (12MB), right click on the link, select "save target as," and choose where on your computer you want the file to go. (Mac users, you are on your own) The clip runs 8 minutes 45 seconds and includes a demonstration of the use of importance/confidence rulers as an assessment and intervention tool in a medical setting. Please be aware that the video is copyrighted material intended for training purposes only.

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