Motivational Interviewing: Fourth Edition
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The Gold Standard Guide to Motivational Interviewing — Fully Rewritten Fourth Edition
Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change, Fourth Edition by William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick is the definitive practitioner guide to MI — the evidence-based, person-centered approach to facilitating meaningful behavioral change. Trusted by clinicians, counselors, social workers, coaches, and educators worldwide, this fully rewritten edition is more accessible and actionable than ever.
Whether you're new to MI or deepening an existing practice, this book gives you the framework, the language, and the real-world examples to apply it with confidence across virtually any helping context.
What's New in the Fourth Edition
- Fully rewritten and streamlined for clarity and practical use
- Reorganized around the four core tasks of MI: Engaging, Focusing, Evoking, and Planning
- New vignettes and interview examples showing MI in action across diverse settings
- Updated evidence base reflecting the latest research on MI effectiveness
- Clearer guidance on assessing the quality of MI practice
The Four Tasks of Motivational Interviewing
- Engaging — building a trusting, collaborative relationship with the client
- Focusing — establishing a clear direction and agenda for change
- Evoking — drawing out the client's own motivation and reasons for change
- Planning — developing a concrete, client-driven plan for moving forward
Key Features
- Rich vignettes and real interview examples illustrating dos and don'ts
- Practical guidance for implementation across clinical, educational, and community settings
- Covers how to measure and assess MI fidelity and quality
- Companion website with reflection questions, annotated case material, and additional resources
Who This Book Is For
- Therapists, counselors, and psychologists in clinical practice
- Social workers and case managers working with behavior change
- Healthcare providers addressing addiction, chronic illness, and lifestyle change
- Coaches, educators, and community health workers
- Graduate students in psychology, social work, counseling, and public health
About the Authors
William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick are the originators of Motivational Interviewing. Miller is Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at the University of New Mexico; Rollnick is Professor of Healthcare Communication at Cardiff University. Together they have shaped the field of behavioral change for over four decades.
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