Integration, Future Directions, and Limitations

Abstract

AbstractThis chapter looks ahead to the ongoing development of couples Motivational Interviewing. First, it examines the potential for practice integration. Examples of how the principles, processes, and practices articulated in this text may be integrated with existing intervention strategies from individual cognitive behavioral or couples counseling practice (e.g., social and problem skills training, behavioral activation, contingency management, values clarification) are reviewed. Special issues relevant to the informed consent process and intervention practices relevant to relationship dissolution are discussed. Finally, there is speculation on the potential to generalize the practice of couples Motivational Interviewing to other populations. While sexual minority men, substance use, and HIV-related sexual health have been the focus of this text, the history of Motivational Interviewing development—and in some instances formative data—would suggest couples Motivational Interviewing may have applications well beyond this narrow initial focus.