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Book SynopsisBased on more than ten years of research, Motivational Interviewing With Couples provides a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical foundations, processes, and strategies unique to Motivational Interviewing (MI) with couples. Drawing on Interdependence Theory, this approach to MI positions the couple as the client. Relationship functioning--the extent to which partners are satisfied with, invested in, and committed to the relationship--is viewed as a mechanism to achieve change. MI-based interventions historically have been shown effective in promoting behavior change across a broad range of problem areas, including substance use and sexual health, two issues that are discussed at length in the book. While the initial concepts of this intervention are substantially informed by work with sexual minority male couples, the principles can be applied broadly to couple-based processes relevant to a wide array of health behaviors and regardless of clients'' gender and sexual orientation
Trade ReviewFor practitioners familiar with motivational interviewing (MI), this text is a major step forward when working with couples. The authors go well beyond MI for an identified patient with a supportive significant other, to ground their approach in the dynamics of interpersonal relationship. They write knowledgeably about the challenges and opportunities in using MI to address serious behavioral and medical problems, showing how dyadic MI differs from both individual and group counseling. It is the first book of its kind, a theoretically grounded and evidence-based way to practice MI conjointly with both heterosexual and same-sex couples. William R. Miller, Ph.D., Emeritus Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry, The University of New Mexico
This theoretically rich and research-informed volume provides practitioners with an essential toolkit of clinical principles and techniques for helping couples reach their goals and improve their relationships. Representing a breakthrough in couples treatment and a timely extension of motivational interviewing, this book is a must-read for practitioners seeking to improve their expertise working with couples at critical junctures. John Pachankis, PhD, Susan Dwight Bliss Professor of Public Health and Psychiatry, Yale University
Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: The Case for Motivational Interviewing With Couples, with Daniel Sauermilch Chapter 2: The Couple as "Client" Chapter 3: The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing With Couples Chapter 4: Engaging With Couples Chapter 5: Facilitating Dyadic Functioning Chapter 6: Focusing -- Finding a Shared Goal Chapter 7: Evoking Change Talk From a Couple Chapter 8: Planning -- Taking Action Together Chapter 9: Communication, Trust, and Power, with Kendell M. Doyle Chapter 10: Discussing Sex as Both a Goal and Context, with Trey V. Dellucci Chapter 11: Integration, Future Directions, and Limitations, with Daniel Sauermilch Acknowledgements References
