Motivational Interviewing

“This text is filled with exemplary phrases that psychiatrists can incorporate into their lexicons....MI is compatible with evidence-based clinical skills and a variety of psychotherapy perspectives, including psychodynamic psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, experiential therapy, and family systems theory. The book illustrates clinical case examples to prepare psychiatrists who work in all different types of settings....This is a user-friendly, engaging, and comprehensive text that should be required reading for all practicing clinicians.”

—Clinical Psychiatry News (on the third edition)


“Excellently written and a genuine pleasure to read....This book is essential reading for anyone in the business of helping people to change and will be considered an invaluable resource for many years to come.”

—Addiction Today (on the third edition)


“The strength of this book lies in its reader-friendly yet scholarly approach.”

—Community Mental Health Journal (on the second edition)


“Not only has the original book become a classic, but motivational interviewing (MI) has taken the world by storm....The methods described gel extremely well with social work's strengths/empowerment perspective. I highly recommend this volume to the practitioner in the field and to social work educators who wish to grasp the essence of a method that integrates client-centered therapy with advice giving and directive feedback.”

—Journal of Social Work Practice in the Addictions (on the second edition)


“This approach is one that can be powerfully used by occupational therapy practitioners who are working in mental health and substance abuse settings, or any psychosocial behavioral health setting....In preparing professional students for practice, I view this approach as foundational to their effectiveness in building motivation and strengthening commitment to change with their clients.”

—Occupational Therapy in Mental Health (on the second edition)


“Highly recommended to all practitioners in health settings and to clinicians supervising and teaching others.”

—Drug and Alcohol Review (on the second edition)


“The writing is clear, concise, and engaging. *****!”

—Doody's Review Service


“Becoming a social worker involves the process of being socialized into the profession, and the book is very consistent with our profession regarding what it means to be a social worker. This book can inspire seasoned social workers and also serve as a guidepost for social work students.”

—Social Work (review by Melinda Hohman, PhD)


“Miller and Rollnick masterfully guide us through the story of how MI has developed over four decades and bring its sophisticated simplicity to life in a way that stimulates the mind, touches the heart, and invites best practice. This text will remain the favorite companion for all professional helpers who want to weave MI into what they do. The fourth edition has an increased emphasis on growth, in addition to change, underscoring the importance of supporting persistence and maintenance of change. This book is very useful for any graduate-level curricula that focus on behavior change and/or psychotherapy skills.”

—Steve Martino, PhD, Department of Psychiatry, Yale University School of Medicine; member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers


“Miller and Rollnick continue to advance the method and message of MI in this sparkling fourth edition. The authors build on another decade of central involvement in the rapidly expanding MI research and practice community. Beyond simply updating the research, the authors have set out to succinctly explain the essence of MI and encourage innovative adaptations. This eagerly awaited volume will accompany practitioners—from many fields and at multiple professional levels—in their journeys toward greater success and satisfaction.”

—Richard P. Barth, PhD, MSW, School of Social Work, University of Maryland


“The fourth edition of Motivational Interviewing is an incredibly helpful resource for those in the helping professions and those training graduate students in health care, education, or psychology. It contains much of value for novice and advanced MI users. Transcripts of flowing conversations highlight the innovative ways that MI supports people to change and grow.”

—Wendy M. Reinke, PhD, Department of Educational, School, and Counseling Psychology, and Missouri Prevention Science Institute, University of Missouri–Columbia


“The fourth edition of this go-to text is like a home-cooked meal served up with all your favorites, but with a healthy dose of new concepts, skills, and upgraded terminology. Miller and Rollnick bring their trademark rigor and humility to this compelling refresh of the MI ‘bible.’ Replete with poignant clinical examples, the book strikes a perfect balance of the conceptual and practical. The new 'Personal Perspective' and 'For Therapists' features woven into each chapter work exceedingly well. The fourth edition is yet again a 'must read' for practitioners and a superbtext for any MI-related course—I will use it in mine.”

—Kenneth Resnicow, PhD, Irwin M. Rosenstock Collegiate Professor of Public Health, University of Michigan