The ASAM Criteria Unplugged and Other Tales from the Field, Episode 2: Dr. William R. Miller

In this episode of The ASAM Criteria Unplugged, we interview Dr. William R. Miller, co-founder of motivational interviewing, on a person-centered approach in treating addiction. This is the substance of chapter 4 of his book Treating Addiction, Second Edition. Conversation points may include the impact of accurate empathy and the therapeutic relationship, ambivalence as normal, how to do an “intake” interview, motivational interviewing, treatment goals, and more!