Motivational Interviewing for Clinical Practice: A Comprehensive Guide

Motivational interviewing is a crucial tool for promoting health and well-being in clinical practice. In their book, Petros Levounis and co-authors provide a comprehensive guide on how to use motivational interviewing to improve patient outcomes.

The Importance of Adherence to Recommended Treatments

Failure to adhere to recommended treatments is a common issue across various illnesses, including medical problems such as hypertension and cardiovascular risk factors, as well as psychiatric disorders like addiction. This is where motivational interviewing comes in – a powerful technique that can be applied to any health behavior, from quitting alcohol or cigarettes to managing medication and changing dietary habits.

Key Features of the Book

Motivational Interviewing for Clinical Practice offers several useful features, including:

• A consistent framework organized around the four processes of motivational interviewing: engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning.
• Numerous case examples and extensive illustrations of clinical dialogue, making it an invaluable resource for both novices and experts.
• Exploration of the integration of motivational interviewing with other psychotherapies and its use with psychopharmacology.
• Discussion of special topics such as motivational interviewing in a diverse society and the teaching of motivational interviewing.
• Key points, references, and multiple-choice examination questions with explanations, as well as clinical tools and summary tables.

A Valuable Resource for Busy Clinicians

This book is specifically designed for busy clinicians who want to work effectively with patients suffering from substance use and other psychiatric disorders. It provides straightforward, practical suggestions for improving patient outcomes, without requiring specialized knowledge or expertise in behavior change.

Medical students who are new to motivational interviewing offer reflections on each chapter, highlighting the material that they believe will be most useful for their peers in the future.

With its comprehensive approach and practical tools, Motivational Interviewing for Clinical Practice is an essential guide for anyone looking to improve their skills in motivational interviewing and provide better care for their patients.

Book Details

Published by American Psychiatric Publishing on January 6, 2017, this book is available in English and features ISBN numbers 9781615370467 and 9781615371242.