Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness

by Dawn Clifford PhD, Laura Curtis MS Rd

Overview

Making and maintaining lasting changes in nutrition and fitness is not easy for anyone. Yet the communication style of a health professional can make a huge difference. This book presents the proven counseling approach known as motivational interviewing (MI) and shows exactly how to use it in day-to-day interactions with clients. MI offers simple yet powerful tools for helping clients work through ambivalence, break free of diets and quick-fix solutions, and overcome barriers to change. Extensive sample dialogues illustrate specific ways to enhance conversations about meal planning and preparation, exercise, body image, disordered eating, and more. Reproducible forms and handouts can be downloaded and printed in a convenient 8 1/2" x 11" size. Instructors requesting a desk copy from Guilford will be emailed a link to supplemental PowerPoint slides and exam questions.

This book is in the Applications of Motivational Interviewing series, edited by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa B. Moyers.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781462524198
Publisher:	Guilford Publications, Inc.
Publication date:	12/22/2015
Series:	Applications of Motivational Interviewing
Pages:	276
Sales rank:	631,164
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 1.00(d)

About the Author

Dawn Clifford, PhD, RD, is Associate Professor and Director of the Didactic Program in Dietetics in the Department of Nutrition and Food Science at California State University, Chico. In addition, she cofounded and is currently Director of FitU, a peer mentoring nutrition and exercise counseling program on campus. She received the Outstanding Dietetics Educator Award from Nutrition and Dietetic Educators and Preceptors, a practice group of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics. Dr. Clifford conducts research and is an accomplished speaker in the areas of MI and non-diet approaches to health and wellness. She has published several research articles in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior and written curricula for Today’s Dietitian and Nutrition Dimensions. She is a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers (MINT).

Laura Curtis, MS, RD, is Director of Nutritional Services at Glenn Medical Center in Willows, California, where she provides clinical nutrition services to patients in acute care and is a nutrition therapist for the outpatient clinic. In addition, she serves as a preceptor to undergraduate dietetic students and a part-time lecturer at California State University, Chico. Ms. Curtis has extensive training in MI at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. As a nutrition therapist, she provides counseling to patients with conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, and disordered eating, and to those considering bariatric surgery. In her counseling, she pairs MI with the non-diet principles of intuitive eating and Health at Every Size.

Table of Contents

Introduction
I. Motivational Interviewing Basics
1. The Complexities of Lifestyle Changes
2. The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
II. The Four Processes of Motivational Interviewing
3. Engaging and Focusing
4. Evoking
5. Planning for Change
III. Mastering the Microskills: OARS
6. Open-Ended Questions
7. Affirmations
8. Reflections
9. Summaries
IV. Beyond the Basics
10. When Clients Aren't So Sure about Change
11. What to Do When There's Little Time
12. Clarifying Health Misinformation and Exploring Unhealthy Beliefs
13. Putting Motivational Interviewing to Work in Nutrition Counseling
14. Putting Motivational Interviewing to Work in Fitness Counseling
15. Putting Motivational Interviewing to Work to Address Weight Concerns and Disordered Eating
Appendix 1. Making Referrals
Appendix 2. Additional Resources
References
Index

Interviews

Dietitians, health and wellness coaches, fitness counselors, eating disorders specialists, and exercise psychologists; students and instructors in these areas. Also of interest to nurses, physicians, and diabetes educators. May serve as a supplemental text for courses in nutrition, dietetics, exercise science/kinesiology, and related areas.

Editorial Reviews

"This book is an excellent introduction to the general principles of MI, as well as specific strategies and techniques. The examples and scripts very clearly illustrate the use of MI in counseling for dietary and physical activity behavior change. As a Registered Dietitian, I especially liked the chapter on nutrition counseling, with its many extended scripts and ideas. The basic philosophy of MI is woven throughout the book, and it is a delight!"—Ellen Glovsky, PhD, RD, LDN, Department of Health Sciences, Northeastern University; member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers

"This book fills a void in the education of nutrition and exercise professionals. Professors and students will welcome its comprehensive and practical approach to the powerful process of MI. Even the most experienced professional will find useful ideas to apply in practice. Return again and again to gain skill and to boost confidence in guiding clients to make real changes."—Molly Kellogg, RD, LCSW, private practice, Philadelphia; member, Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers 

"What a special book. Bar none, it is the most practical applied book I have encountered on how to use MI in nutrition and physical fitness counseling. The scenarios are easy to follow, and the authors are very careful to integrate MI with existing professional protocols. Up to date and refreshing, the book advocates weight-neutral mindful eating over traditional weight-focused nutritional counseling, and replaces exercising for its own sake with the idea of joyful physical activity. Parts of the book could be used in either nutrition or fitness courses, and it will serve as a stand-alone text in professional practice courses."—Don Morrow, PhD, School of Kinesiology, University of Western Ontario, Canada

"Provides excellent insights into MI and valuable guidance on how to implement it. The authors write in an accessible and engaging way, and include useful patient–practitioner dialogues throughout to illustrate important points. This book will appeal not only to practitioners and teachers, but also to students at all levels who want to gain practical knowledge about the use of MI in a clinical context."—Rachel Clare Povey, PhD, CPsychol, Centre for Health Psychology, Staffordshire University, United Kingdom

"Clifford and Curtis masterfully combine theory, practice, and research in this engaging book. The authors capture complex ideas in rich, realistic dialogues between practitioners and their clients. The style makes reading and comprehension easy. In their engaging flow from theory to practice, Clifford and Curtis guide readers toward an integrated awareness of the MI process as applied to issues of nutrition and fitness. This is a great book that helps readers 'get' the core concepts of MI and how to implement them in this area of health behavior change."—James Gavin, PhD, Department of Applied Human Sciences, Concordia University, Montreal, Québec, Canada

"Clifford and Curtis have created a great resource for training future consultants on applying the principles of MI to nutrition and fitness. The authors marry sound theory (transtheoretical model, self-determination theory) to applied practice to inform this 'how-to' guide. The book is full of helpful conversation examples and reproducible handouts that will aid the learning process. A major strength is that the authors' work is grounded in the Health at Every Size paradigm. Highly recommended!"—Linda A. Keeler, EdD, CC-AASP, Associate Professor of Sport and Exercise Psychology, Western Washington University

From the Publisher

"The MI perspective teaches practitioners to position sessions in a way that inspires clients to take ownership of their health by prioritizing changes clients feel are most important. A broad audience of health professionals, students, and interns will find this book a thorough resource and guide to the strategies essential to MI….This publication is generous with helpful practitioner–client scenarios and an appendix of counseling and MI resources. Downloadable handouts are a particularly valuable component of this book….At first read, the practitioner will have a good idea of how to incorporate MI in practice. Subsequent readings will allow practitioners to further develop and hone in on their techniques. Motivational Interviewing in Nutrition and Fitness is a practical, user-friendly resource for practitioners and students interested in developing MI techniques using a weight-neutral approach. Educators searching for appropriate textbooks to adopt would find this a beneficial addition to the classroom.

Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior

Reviewer: Amy Hess Fischl, MS RDN LDN BC-ADM CDCES(University of Chicago Medical Center)
Description: This book is designed to help healthcare professionals to communicate with clients or patients to better motivate them to make positive changes in their health and lifestyle.
Purpose: The purpose is to guide healthcare professionals in the use of motivational interviewing, a "collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change," developed by two psychologists in 1992 that continues to be an integral component in patient/client interaction. Given that the goal of healthcare professionals is to promote positive behavior change, this is an excellent resource to teach or enhance this method.
Audience: The book is written for all healthcare professionals, interns and students, but since it focuses on motivational interviewing in nutrition and fitness, it is best for those who specialize in those areas. It also includes the Nutrition Care Process, which is used by registered dietitian nutritionists. Both authors are registered dietitian nutritionists.
Features: The first part covers the principles that make motivational interviewing (MI) effective. The second covers the four processes in a motivational interviewing session: engaging the client; inviting the client to focus on a topic; evoking the client's feelings about change; and assisting the client in the planning process to make the change. The third section highlights MI communication techniques such as open-ended questions, reflections, affirmations, and summaries. The final section covers how to handle topics that typically arise in nutrition and fitness appointments, such as dispelling myths and promoting realistic goal setting. The chapter on MI and nutrition counseling gives specific suggestions for discussions on meal preparation, grocery shopping, preparing meals, and coping with cravings. Each section includes a mock conversation between a client and healthcare professional. One chapter also includes sample handouts on increasing fruit and vegetable use. The chapters are short, easy to read, and focused on a specific topic, making it easy to retain and use the concepts.
Assessment: Although this book is geared toward nutrition and fitness professionals, the concept of motivational interviewing is universal. It is a useful tool and resource for new and seasoned healthcare professionals alike.

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