Motivational interviewing is a therapeutic approach that aims to help individuals find their own motivation to change. It is a collaborative, person-centered counseling style that has been proven to be effective in helping clients make positive changes in their lives. If you are a therapist, counselor, or coach looking to enhance your skills in motivational interviewing, there are a wealth of resources available to help you deepen your understanding of this powerful technique. Here are 15 motivational interviewing books to help clients change:

1. “Motivational Interviewing: Helping People Change” by William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick – This is considered the foundational text on motivational interviewing and provides a comprehensive overview of the technique.

2. “Motivational Interviewing in Health Care: Helping Patients Change Behavior” by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Christopher C. Butler – This book focuses specifically on how motivational interviewing can be used in the healthcare setting.

3. “Motivational Interviewing: Preparing People for Change” by William R. Miller and Stephen Rollnick – This book provides practical guidance on implementing motivational interviewing in a variety of settings.

4. “Building Motivational Interviewing Skills: A Practitioner Workbook” by David B. Rosengren – This workbook offers exercises and activities to help practitioners hone their motivational interviewing skills.

5. “Motivational Interviewing in Groups” by Christopher C. Wagner, Karen S. Ingersoll, and Richard S. Saunders – This book explores how motivational interviewing can be used in group settings.

6. “Motivational Interviewing for Adolescent Health Behavior” by Sylvie Naar and Mariann Suarez – This book focuses on how to use motivational interviewing with adolescents.

7. “Motivational Interviewing in the Treatment of Psychological Problems” by Hal Arkowitz and William R. Miller – This book explores how motivational interviewing can be used to address a range of psychological issues.

8. “The Motivational Interviewing Coach: Tools for Training and Implementation” by Stephen Rollnick, Sebastian Kaplan, and Richard Rutschman – This book provides practical tools for training others in motivational interviewing.

9. “Motivational Interviewing for Addictions” by Michael S. Shafer – This book explores how motivational interviewing can be used in the treatment of addiction.

10. “Motivational Interviewing with Offenders: Engagement, Rehabilitation, and Reentry” by Jill D. Stinson, Michael D. Clark, and Stephen J. Tripodi – This book examines how motivational interviewing can be used with individuals involved in the criminal justice system.

11. “Motivational Interviewing with Problem Drinkers: A Manual for Brief Interventions” by Linda A. Dimeff and Sarah W. Dimeff – This book offers practical guidance on using motivational interviewing with individuals struggling with alcohol use.

12. “Motivational Interviewing: Theory, Research, and Practice” by Peter M. Monti and Stephen Rollnick – This book provides a comprehensive overview of the theory and research behind motivational interviewing.

13. “Motivational Interviewing in Social Work Practice” by Melinda Hohman – This book explores how motivational interviewing can be used in social work settings.

14. “Gender-Responsive Treatment and Motivational Interviewing: A Clinician’s Guide” by Shani B. Glover and Stephanie S. Covington – This book addresses how gender-responsive treatment can be integrated with motivational interviewing.

15. “Motivational Interviewing in Schools: Conversations to Improve Behavior and Learning” by Keith C. Herman and Wendy M. Reinke – This book explores how motivational interviewing can be used in educational settings to support students’ behavior and academic success.

These 15 motivational interviewing books offer a wealth of knowledge and practical guidance for therapists, counselors, and coaches looking to help their clients make positive changes in their lives. Whether you are new to motivational interviewing or looking to deepen your skills, these books are sure to provide valuable insights and resources to support your practice.