Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching

Download or read book Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching written by Cecilia H. Lanier and published by Guilford Publications. This book was released on 2024-09-12 with total page 314 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written by and for coaches, this groundbreaking book shows how motivational interviewing (MI) can be infused into health and wellness coaching and life coaching to help clients clarify and achieve their goals. Cecilia H. Lanier, Patty Bean, and Stacey C. Arnold concisely explain how the MI spirit, method, and skills mesh perfectly with professional coaching standards and core competencies. The book is packed with concrete examples, sample dialogues that illustrate ways to use MI in coaching conversations, and learning questions and activities. The companion website features 20 downloadable handouts plus an overview of research support for coaching with MI.