Episode 72: Dr. Angela Wood

In this episode of 'What Your Therapist is Reading,' host Jessica Fowler talks with Dr. Angela Wood about her book, 'The Motivational Interviewing Workbook: Exercises to Help You Decide What You Want and How to Get There.' Dr. Wood, an experienced clinical social worker and academic, discusses the origins and applications of motivational interviewing, a counseling approach that helps individuals facilitate personal change through self-reflection and guided questioning. They delve into the key stages of motivational interviewing: focusing, evoking, and planning, and highlight the importance of understanding one's values and motivation for sustained change. Additionally, the episode touches on the impact of reading and writing on Dr. Wood's life, her experiences with depression, and the role of community in maintaining personal growth.