Advancing Motivational Interviewing: An Experiential Skills Guide for Mental Health Providers

By Kristin L Dempsey and A Hall
Pub date: April 7, 2026
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1683739035
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1683739036

Move your motivational interviewing skills from theory to real life.

As a mental health provider, you’re familiar with the spirit of motivational interviewing (MI): partnership, acceptance, compassion, and empowerment, as well as the skills that help you build a strong therapeutic connection. But when you’re faced with real-world challenges—clients who are ambivalent, silent, or feel stalled—how do you translate these principles into action?

Advancing Motivational Interviewing is here to help you bridge that gap. Intended for seasoned MI practitioners, this hands-on guide is packed with experiential exercises, conversation strategies, and sample dialogues to take your MI skills to the next level.

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