ABSTRACT

This informative and straightforward book explores the emergence of motivational interviewing (MI) and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), with specific attention given to the increasing focus on the central importance of the therapeutic alliance in improving client outcomes.

Comprising 30 short chapters divided into two parts –  theory and practice –  this entry in the popular "CBT Distinctive Features Series" covers the key features of MI-informed CBT, offering essential guidance for students and practitioners experienced in both MI and CBT, as well as practitioners from other theoretical orientations who require an accessible guide to this developing approach.

chapter |4 pages

Introduction

part I|82 pages

The distinctive theoretical features of MICBT

chapter 1|5 pages

The history of motivational interviewing

chapter 2|5 pages

Defining MICBT

chapter 3|5 pages

MI theory

chapter 5|5 pages

MICBT and Rogerian counselling

chapter 7|8 pages

MICBT and the transtheoretical model

chapter 8|6 pages

The Spirit of MI

chapter 9|5 pages

The Principles of MI

chapter 10|4 pages

Evidence for the effectiveness of MICBT

chapter 11|6 pages

Mechanisms for change

chapter 13|5 pages

Client perspectives

chapter 15|5 pages

MI, CBT and other approaches

part II|78 pages

The distinctive practical features of MICBT

chapter 16|4 pages

Avoiding the righting reflex

chapter 17|5 pages

MI processes – 1. Engaging

chapter 18|5 pages

MI processes – 2. Focusing

chapter 19|5 pages

MI processes – 3. Evoking

chapter 20|5 pages

MI processes – 4. Planning

chapter 21|5 pages

MI skills – 1. Open questions

chapter 22|6 pages

MI skills – 2. Affirmations

chapter 23|6 pages

MI skills – 3. Reflections

chapter 24|5 pages

MI skills – 4. Summaries

chapter 25|5 pages

Exploring values, goals and aspirations

chapter 26|5 pages

Providing information

chapter 28|5 pages

Training and fidelity in MICBT

chapter 29|5 pages

Systemic factors in MICBT

chapter 30|5 pages

Ethical practice in MICBT