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

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.

•A primer on the in-demand MI technique–– specifically applied to life and health
coaching–– from experienced, credentialed authors.
•Perfect fit–– both MI and coaching help people activate their inner motivation and for
change.
•Practical resource for life, health, and wellness coaches; also of interest to coaches in
other specialty areas, health educators, behavioral health consultants, and counselors.
•User-friendly features include sample dialogues and 20 downloadable handouts for
self-study and use with clients.