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A Toolkit of Motivational Skills
How to Help Others Reach for Change

Catherine Fuller (Author), Phil Taylor (Author), Kath Wilson (Author)

9781118510292, Wiley

Paperback / softback, published 2 August 2019

352 pages
27.9 x 21.6 x 1.5 cm, 0.885 kg

"The book can also be used for training purposes and provides an exemplar structure of a motivation skills training day. It provides clear instructions and ideas for applying this book in a training session and gives ideas of exercises and discussion points. This is a great addition to the book and would benefit anyone providing training in this field, helping them to feel confident in delivery with less planning" - Rosie Williams


A Toolkit of Motivational Skills, Third Edition, draws on the latest research to show how the Motivational Interviewing approach can be effectively utilized to draw out and sustain an individual’s internal motivation for behavioral change.

  • Updated with a wide range of applications and practical examples of motivational techniques which have effectively helped others to change
  • Updated with a wide range of applications and practical examples of motivational techniques which have effectively helped others to change
  • Features a variety of supplemental resources including 16 online video examples of MI in action, with a workbook chapter that helps readers analyse each video in detail
  • Includes new illustrations and diagrams designed to amplify the text and make it an engaging and enjoyable reading experience

About the Authors v

Preface vii

Acknowledgements ix

About the Companion Website x

1. Introduction 2

2. Theoretical Origins and Evidence Base 16

3. How to Use the Toolkit to Meet Individual Requirements 34

4. Establishing Rapport 50

5. Exploring Current Motivation 68

6. The Cycle of Change 78

7. Listening Skills 112

8. Summarising and Reflective Listening 130

9. Open Questions 148

10. Working with Resistance 162

11. Exploring Ambivalence 184

12. Developing the Desire to Change 194

13. Affirmation and Confidence to Change 214

14. Motivational Action Planning 236

15. Supporting Change 252

16. Putting It All Together; Cultivating Your Skills 264

17. Motivational Skills: Example Training Materials 296

References 332

Index 338

Subject Areas: Psychology [JM]

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