Motivation training

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Motivation training is a collection of training methods used to enhance peoples motivation producing activation or energization of goal-oriented behavior.

See also

• Motivational interviewing
• Motivational Enhancement Therapy

References

Books

• Cox, W. M., & Klinger, E. (2004). Handbook of motivational counseling: Concepts, approaches, and assessment Handbook of motivational counseling: Concepts, approaches, and assessment (pp. xxii, 515). New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
• Kaschel, R., & Kuhl, J. (2004). Motivational Counseling in an Extended Functional Context: Personality Systems Interaction Theory and Assessment. In W. M. Cox & E. Klinger (Eds.), Handbook of motivational counseling: Concepts, approaches, and assessment (pp. 99-119). New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
• Vojtek, R. O. B., & Vojtek, R. J. (2009). Motivate! Inspire! Lead!: 10 strategies for building collegial learning communities. Thousand Oaks, CA: Corwin Press; US.
• Willutzki, U., & Koban, C. (2004). Enhancing Motivation for Psychotherapy: The Elaboration of Positive Perspectives (EPOS) to Develop Clients' Goal Structure. In W. M. Cox & E. Klinger (Eds.), Handbook of motivational counseling: Concepts, approaches, and assessment (pp. 337-356). New York, NY: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.

Papers

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