Motivational Interviewing. Children and Young People

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The publication is not a second edition of Motivational Theory, Practice and Application with Children and Young People (2009) - rather its is a continuation of.The 2014 publication builds on the 2009 publication asi) issues are identical and namely :- The relationship between Motivational Interviewing and the Transtheoretical Model- Professional Competency to Practice Motivational Interviewing- Motivational Interviewing and Evidence-Based Practiceii) Applications, both directly with children and young people and indirectly via Carers, Teachers and Parents, are described and discussed i.e to utilise MI to :- Promote Pupil Self-Esteem- Utilise MI in a Group situation- Utilise MI in a Family situation- Facilitate the Self-Management of Diabetes- Engage Teachers with MI Practices- Engage with LAC (Looked after Children) Staffiii) the Integration of MI with a number of therapeutic models of intervention is described, namely :- Cognitive Behaviour Therapy ( CBT )- Reality Therapy ( Based on Choice Theory )- Solution Focused Approaches ( SFA )