This comprehensive text provides rehabilitation clinicians with an actionable guide to applying motivational interviewing in practice, fostering meaningful client engagement and supporting sustainable behavior change.

Grounded in evidence-based principles and designed for diverse rehabilitation contexts, the book explores how motivational interviewing enhances rehabilitation outcomes through client-centered communication and interdisciplinary collaboration. It equips practitioners with essential skills to address a wide range of clinical needs, from mental health challenges and substance use to chronic disease management and post-surgical recovery.

Key features include:

• Practical strategies for integrating motivational interviewing into busy clinical environments
• Applications of motivational interviewing across conditions such as anxiety, depression, obesity, and chronic pain
• Techniques for fostering interdisciplinary teamwork and mentoring within rehabilitation settings
• Interactive exercises, sample conversations, and case studies to support skill development
• Insights into leveraging motivational interviewing for leadership growth and team development

This text is an invaluable resource for occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech-language pathologists, and other rehabilitation professionals seeking to improve client outcomes and satisfaction through collaborative, empathetic, and evidence-informed communication.