Includes bibliographical references and index.

The guide -- Introduction : why mi and young people? -- Adolescence and emerging adulthood : a brief review of development -- The spirit of motivational interviewing -- Person-centered guiding skills -- Responding to resistance -- Change talk -- Commitment -- Integrating MI into your practice -- Side trips -- Alcohol problems -- Marijuana use -- Juvenile justice system -- Sexual risk reduction -- Smoking -- Psychiatric disorders -- Eating disorders -- Obesity in minorities -- Self-care for chronic medical conditions -- Group alcohol and drug treatment -- Applications in schools -- Family-based intervention -- Choosing your own path -- Ethical considerations -- Developing mi proficiency.