A Toolkit of Motivational Skills - 3rd Edition by Catherine Fuller & Phil Taylor & Kath Wilson (Paperback)
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Highlights
- A Toolkit of Motivational Skills, Third Edition, draws on the latest research to show how the Motivational Interviewing approach can be effectively utilized to draw out and sustain an individual's internal motivation for behavioral change.
- About the Author: Catherine Fuller, MA PGCertEd, is a lead staff developer within the National Probation Service for England and Wales and provides international learning and development consultancy and training.
- 352 Pages
- Psychology, Forensic Psychology
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About the Book
Revised edition of A toolkit of motivational skills, c2008.Book Synopsis
A Toolkit of Motivational Skills, Third Edition, draws on the latest research to show how the Motivational Interviewing approach can be effectively utilized to draw out and sustain an individual's internal motivation for behavioral change.
- Updated with a wide range of applications and practical examples of motivational techniques which have effectively helped others to change
- Updated with a wide range of applications and practical examples of motivational techniques which have effectively helped others to change
- Features a variety of supplemental resources including 16 online video examples of MI in action, with a workbook chapter that helps readers analyse each video in detail
- Includes new illustrations and diagrams designed to amplify the text and make it an engaging and enjoyable reading experience
From the Back Cover
A TOOLKIT OF MOTIVATIONAL SKILLS, THIRD EDITION
HOW SMALL CHANGES CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE TO THE RESPONSE YOU GET.
This third edition of the best-selling guide to motivational skills will help you to:
- Roll Resistance to RAPPORT
- Engage toEMPOWER
- Acknowledge AMBIVALENCE
- Capture commitment to CHANGE
- Help others HELP themselves
REACH4CHANGE.
The Toolkit will provide you with:
- A user-friendly step-by-step explanation of what works.
- Online downloadable self-help exercises for those you are supporting.
- Exercises to develop your own motivational skills.
- Examples of application in a range of settings.
- Online trigger videos for you to see, hear and experience.
- Analysis of the videos to help you develop your own skills.
- Comprehensive downloadable teaching materials for you to cascade the learning.
- The most up-to-date research and proven evidence of effectiveness.
The range of settings where you can use the skills include: probation, prisons, social and health care, counselling, learning and development, management, substance abuse, caring and parenting. Indeed, it is relevant to any setting where youare supporting others to achieve change in their behaviour.
Online Resources
Colour versions of the workbook materials, and example videos and teaching materials are free to purchasers of the book. Visit www.wiley.com/go/fuller/motivational-skills to find out how to access and download these flexible resources.
Review Quotes
"The book can also be used for training purposes and provides an exemplar structure of a motivation skills training day. It provides clear instructions and ideas for applying this book in a training session and gives ideas of exercises and discussion points. This is a great addition to the book and would benefit anyone providing training in this field, helping them to feel confident in delivery with less planning" - Rosie Williams
About the Author
Catherine Fuller, MA PGCertEd, is a lead staff developer within the National Probation Service for England and Wales and provides international learning and development consultancy and training. She helps practitioners and their managers in a variety of settings, develop skills, understanding and confidence to facilitate change in others. Her background includes over 30 years as a practitioner, manager and staff developer.
Phil Taylor, BA (hons), originally trained as a professional engineer, then made a career in the probation service as probation office, manager and trainer. Later Phil had his own training business working in the criminal justice sector across England and Wales. On retirement he completed a Creative Writing and Art degree. Phil has a concern to describe complex ideas in ways that can be easily understood by practitioners.
Kath Wilson is a senior lecturer and leads the probation programme at De Montfort University. She has previously worked in both the voluntary sector and as a probation officer. She teaches mainly around issues of Offender Management and Interventions Practice within the Criminal Justice System, particularly in relation to probation and policing programmes. Her research interests include diversity, management of offenders and management of change. She has recently published Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender People and the Criminal Justice System.
