Includes bibliographical references (page 162) and index.
Foundations of Persuasion in Clinical Practice -- Styles of change -- Problems and solutions -- Assessing importance, confidence and readiness for change -- Present and curious -- Avoiding roadblocks -- Kick but ... without trying -- Raising awareness -- Changing frames -- Resolving ambivalence -- Persuasive phrases -- Preparing to make changes -- Emotional messages -- Taking action -- You, me and them -- Staying on track -- Modal operators.