Motivational Interviewing with Couples: A Framework for Behavior Change Developed with Sexual Minority Men

Tyrel J Starks

ISBN 10: 0197549640 / ISBN 13: 9780197549643

Published by Oxford University Press, USA, 2022

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• Title: Motivational Interviewing with Couples: A Framework for Behavior Change Developed with Sexual Minority Men
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Publication Date: 2022
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0197549640
• ISBN 13: 9780197549643
• Binding: Paperback / softback
• Condition: New
• Weight: 448 grams

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Synopsis

Motivational Interviewing With Couples provides a comprehensive introduction to the theoretical foundations, processes, and strategies unique to Motivational Interviewing (MI) with couples. Drawing on Interdependence Theory, this approach to MI positions the couple as the client. MI-based interventions historically have been shown effective in promoting behavior change across a broad range of problem areas, including substance use and sexual health. While the initial concepts of this intervention are substantially informed by work with sexual minority male couples, the principles can be applied broadly to couple-based processes relevant to a wide array of health behaviors and regardless of clients' gender and sexual orientation.

About the Author

Tyrel J. Starks is Associate Professor of Psychology at Hunter College of the City University of New York and a member of the faculty of the Health Psychology and Clinical Science (HPCS) training program at The Graduate Center. Dr. Starks earned his undergraduate degree from the University of South Dakota (2003) and his doctoral degree in child-clinical psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale (2009). For more than a decade, he has studied relationships and health, particularly substance use and HIV-related health in sexual minority men. Dr. Starks is a licensed clinical psychologist in New York State and a member of the Motivational Interviewing Network of Trainers.