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

Making and maintaining lasting changes in nutrition and fitness is not easy for anyone. Yet the communication style of a health professional can make a huge difference. This book presents the proven counseling approach known as motivational interviewing (MI) and shows exactly how to use it in day-to-day interactions with clients. MI offers simple yet powerful tools for helping clients work through ambivalence, break free of diets and quick-fix solutions, and overcome barriers to change. Extensive sample dialogues illustrate specific ways to enhance conversations about meal planning and preparation, exercise, body image, disordered eating, and more. Reproducible forms and handouts can 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. "Making and maintaining lasting changes in nutrition and fitness is not easy for anyone. Yet the communication style of a health professional can make a huge difference. This book presents the proven counseling approach known as motivational interviewing (MI) and shows exactly how to use it in day-to-day interactions with clients. MI offers simple yet powerful tools for helping clients work through ambivalence, break free of diets and quick-fix solutions, and overcome barriers to change. Extensive sample dialogues illustrate specific ways to enhance conversations about meal planning and preparation, exercise, body image, disordered eating, and more. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size"-- "Making and maintaining lasting changes in nutrition and fitness is not easy for anyone. Yet the communication style of a health professional can make a huge difference. This book presents the proven counseling approach known as motivational interviewing (MI) and shows exactly how to use it in day-to-day interactions with clients. MI offers simple yet powerful tools for helping clients work through ambivalence, break free of diets and quick-fix solutions, and overcome barriers to change. Extensive sample dialogues illustrate specific ways to enhance conversations about meal planning and preparation, exercise, body image, disordered eating, and more. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Key Words/Subject Areas: ambivalence, change, dietetics, dietitians, eating disorders, exercise adherence counseling, exercise science, health, kinesiology, MI, motivational interviewing, nutrition counseling, nutrition education, obesity, physical fitness, weight management Audience: Dietitians, health and wellness coaches, fitness counselors, eating disorders specialists, and exercise psychologists; students and instructors in these areas. Also of interest to nurses, physicians, and diabetes educators"-- "Making and maintaining lasting changes in nutrition and fitness is not easy for anyone. Yet the communication style of a health professional can make a huge difference. This book presents the proven counseling approach known as motivational interviewing (MI) and shows exactly how to use it in day-to-day interactions with clients. MI offers simple yet powerful tools for helping clients work through ambivalence, break free of diets and quick-fix solutions, and overcome barriers to change. Extensive sample dialogues illustrate specific ways to enhance conversations about meal planning and preparation, exercise, body image, disordered eating, and more. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Key Words/Subject Areas: ambivalence, change, dietetics, dietitians, eating disorders, exercise adherence counseling, exercise science, health, kinesiology, MI, motivational interviewing, nutrition counseling, nutrition education, obesity, physical fitness, weight management Audience: Dietitians, health and wellness coaches, fitness counselors, eating disorders specialists, and exercise psychologists; students and instructors in these areas. Also of interest to nurses, physicians, and diabetes educators"-- Provided by publisher I. Motivational Interviewing Basics 1. The Complexities of Lifestyle Changes 2. The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing II. The Four Processes of Motivational Interviewing 3. Engaging and Focusing 4. Evoking 5. Planning for Change III. Mastering the Microskills: OARS 6. Open-Ended Questions 7. Affirmations 8. Reflections 9. Summaries IV. Beyond the Basics 10. When Clients Aren't So Sure about Change 11. What to Do When There's Little Time 12. Clarifying Health Misinformation and Exploring Unhealthy Beliefs 13. Putting Motivational Interviewing to Work in Nutrition Counseling 14. Putting Motivational Interviewing to Work in Fitness Counseling 15. Putting Motivational Interviewing to Work to Address Weight Concerns and Disordered Eating Appendix 1. Making Referrals Appendix 2. Additional Resources References Index.