Motivational Interviewing with Offenders: Engagement, Rehabilitation, and Reentry (Applications of Motivational Interviewing)

Synopsis

From Experts On Working With Court-mandated Populations, This Book Shows How Motivational Interviewing (mi) Can Help Offenders Move Beyond Resistance Or Superficial Compliance And Achieve Meaningful Behavior Change. Using This Evidence-based Approach Promotes Successful Rehabilitation And Reentry By Drawing On Clients' Values, Goals, And Strengths - Not Simply Telling Them What To Do. The Authors Clearly Describe The Core Techniques Of Mi And Bring Them To Life With Examples And Sample Dialogues From A Range Of Criminal Justice And Forensic Settings. Of Crucial Importance, The Book Addresses Mi Implementation In Real-world Offender Service Systems, Including Practical Strategies For Overcoming Obstacles. -- From Back Cover. A New Approach -- The Spirit Of Motivational Interviewing -- The Art Of Listening -- The Art Of Interviewing -- Engaging: The Relational Foundation -- Engaging: The Relationship In Practice -- Focusing And Preparing For Change -- Focusing In Practice -- Evoking: Moving Toward Change -- Evoking In Practice -- Developing A Plan -- Resistance Reexamined -- The Rise Of Motivational Interviewing -- Implementation And Sustainability -- Considerations, Cautions, And Comments. Jill D. Stinson, Michael D. Clark. Includes Bibliographical References And Index.