Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness (Applications of Motivational Interviewing)

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Making and maintaining lasting changes in nutrition and fitness isn’t easy for any individual. Yet the communication style of a health professional can make an enormous difference. This book presents the proven counseling approach referred to as motivational interviewing (MI) and shows exactly easy methods to use it in day by day interactions with clients. …


Making and maintaining lasting changes in nutrition and fitness isn’t easy for any individual. Yet the communication style of a health professional can make an enormous difference. This book presents the proven counseling approach referred to as motivational interviewing (MI) and shows exactly easy methods to use it in day by day interactions with clients. MI offers simple yet powerful tools for helping clients work through ambivalence, become independent from of diets and quick-fix solutions, and overcome barriers to change. Extensive sample dialogues illustrate specific how you can beef up conversations about meal planning and preparation, exercise, body image, disordered eating, and more. Reproducible forms and handouts can also be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2″ x 11″ size. Instructors requesting a desk copy from Guilford will be emailed a link to supplemental PowerPoint slides and exam questions.

This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers.