Motivational Interviewing in Schools

The first teacher's guide to the proven counseling approach known as motivational interviewing (MI), this pragmatic book shows how to use everyday interactions with students as powerful opportunities for change. MI comprises skills and strategies that can make brief conversations about any kind of behavioral, academic, or peer-related challenge more effective. Extensive sample dialogues bring to life the "dos and don'ts" of talking to K–12 students (and their parents) in ways that promote self-directed problem solving and personal growth. The authors include the distinguished codeveloper of MI plus two former classroom teachers. User-friendly features include learning exercises and reflection questions; additional helpful resources are available at the companion website. Written for teachers, the book will be recommended and/or used in teacher workshops by school psychologists, counselors, and social workers.

This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers.

I. Overview of Motivational Interviewing
1. Conversations about Change
2. What Is MI?
3. The Spirit and Style of MI
4. A Conversation Map: Four Processes
5. Core Skills
6. Evoking: The Heart of MI
7. Planning Changes
8. The MI Approach to Giving Information and Advice
II. In Practice
9. Behavior, Behavior, Behavior
10. Learning
11. Personal Growth
12. Working with Families
III. Focused Applications
13. Bullying
14. At-Risk Students: MI Integrated with Other Approaches
15. Dropout Prevention and Reengagement
16. Transition to Life after School
IV. Broader Horizons
17. Improving Your Knowledge and Skills
18. Integrating MI in Schools
References
Index