Motivational Interviewing. How to Help People Change

«Motivational Interviewing. 4th Edition. How to Help People Change» — this is a book about internal motivation, ambivalence, and a gentle conversation about change. William R. Miller describes an approach that centers not on pressure and persuasion, but on collaboration, respect for the person's choice, and careful attention to their own reasons for change. The book is dedicated to psychological counseling and psychotherapy, but its themes extend further: they include behavior change, working with addictions, supporting personal growth, and accompanying complex decisions.

At the core of the book — motivational interviewing as a person-centered style of conversation. It shows how dialogue is constructed when a person finds it difficult to commit to change, when they hesitate, resist, or do not see a clear direction. This approach is important where it is necessary not just to give advice, but to support conscious behavior change.