Ní Raghallaigh, MuireannMuireannNí Raghallaigh2014-02-282014-02-282013 Sage2013-01Journal of Social Workhttp://hdl.handle.net/10197/5435As a book that focuses specifically on the use of motivational interviewing (MI) in relation to social work, this is a very important contribution to the literature. Social workers may frequently think of MI as a method of working with clients experiencing addiction problems. However, Melinda Hohman, with the help of various contributors, highlights the value of this approach in working with a diverse range of issues including, for example, intimate partner violence and child protection. It is refreshing to see that the examples that are used span the micro-, mezzo- and macro-levels of social work practice. Thus the book is appealing to those working in diverse settings, whether with individuals, groups or communities.enSocial work practiceSocial psychological theoriesJournal Article13110911110.1177/1468017312457007b2014-02-11https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/3.0/ie/