Keith C. Herman, PhD, is a professor in school and counseling psychology at the University of Missouri and codirects the Missouri Prevention Science Institute. He is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).

Preface

"""The authors of this book have made a very important contribution in producing a book that literally provides aroadmap for how to realize MI's potential in school and family contexts. They are the acknowledged leaders of MIin schools and deserve much credit for adapting this approach so well for effective use by educators...I recommend itunconditionally as an invaluable resource for today's related services professional."Hill Walker, PhD, University of OregonThe second edition of this seminal reference is still the only book available that provides detailed, step-by-stepguidance for using Motivational Interviewing (MI) to facilitate positive change in schools by working with parentsteachers, and students. Featuring readily accessible, proven strategies for promoting academic-enabling behaviors, thistext describes the defining principles, processes, and skills of MI. The new edition illuminates research-based strategiesfor building teacher, student, and parent engagement in school-based services, identifies best-practice MI consultationskills, and tailors these interventions to the specific needs of teachers, students, and parents. Additionally, the bookidentifies methods for combining MI with other school-based intervention models as well as defining procedures forintegrating MI within a school or across a school district.New to the second edition is the innovative coaching framework HomeBase, important literature updates on the scienceand practice of MI in schools, and expanded information on new applications of MI with students. The second editionalso includes new strategies for motivating MI participants, MI applications with school problem-solving teams, and amajor update to the sections on learning MI and monitoring implementation quality.New to the Second Edition:¿ Includes new HomeBase intervention program designed as a collaboration between parents andteachers to support children¿ Delivers a new MI coaching framework¿ Significantly updates sections on learning MI and monitoring implementation quality¿ Reflects latest science regarding proper implementation of MI¿ Provides new dialogues/scripts from successful parent, teacher, and student interactions¿ Highlights specific interventions for gifted youth, applications for student self-monitoring, and supportin alternative settingsKey Features:¿ Demonstrates how to apply motivational interviewing to K-12 to help school professionals improve effectiveness¿ Delivers expert tips for working with challenging families, students, and teachers¿ Covers implementation and dissemination strategies for learning MI and monitoring fidelity¿ Includes abundant opportunities for practice¿ Includes examples of MI that promote everyday conversations about change¿ Provides dozens of handouts to use with students, teachersand parents¿ Purchase includes digital access for use on most mobile""