Motivational Interviewing in Life and Health Coaching: A Guide to Effective Practice, Book

Written by and for coaches, this groundbreaking book shows how motivationalinterviewing (MI) can be infused into health and wellness coaching and life coaching tohelp 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 withprofessional coaching standards and core competencies. The book is packed withconcrete examples, sample dialogues that illustrate ways to use MI in coachingconversations, and learning questions and activities. The companion website features20 downloadable handouts plus an overview of research support for coaching with MI. •A primer on the in-demand MI technique–– specifically applied to life and healthcoaching–– from experienced, credentialed authors.•Perfect fit–– both MI and coaching help people activate their inner motivation and forchange.•Practical resource for life, health, and wellness coaches; also of interest to coaches inother specialty areas, health educators, behavioral health consultants, and counselors.•User-friendly features include sample dialogues and 20 downloadable handouts forself-study and use with clients.