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There may be many thoughts that come to mind when we think about the importance of speaking one鈥檚 own motivation for change; perhaps words such as ownership, commitment, accountability, and support come up for us. And our actual role as practitioners is to try to guide or facilitate the client...

When we think about what is the most effective way for us, as practitioners, to respond to a client as they attempt to explore making a change, many initial thoughts and ideas may emerge. What we do know is that before a person speaks, they have a particular message or...

When we think about 鈥済ood listening鈥� there are many aspects that come to mind. And behind this practice is a belief and trust that it can be beneficial for clients to explore their own experiences, perceptions, and motivations. By being in the presence of a 鈥済ood listener鈥� and having the...

As we have learned, MI has been developed to strengthen a person鈥檚 motivation for and commitment to making a particular change in their lives. And our role as counselors, is to guide them in making a choice. However, we are also aware that making a choice is always left up...

In previous blog posts, we have explored change talk and discussed several strategies to elicit and listen for the client鈥檚 own motivations for change. Some of the most common ways clinicians listen for change talk is when a client talks about or mentions: Desire: 鈥淚 would like to lose some...

The definition below provides an excellent overview of the philosophy of MI, and the atmosphere that best supports an individual contemplating a change in their lives: Motivational Interviewing is a person-centered counseling style for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change. It is designed to strengthen an individual鈥檚 motivation...

The definition below highlights the importance of not only the techniques and processes of MI but also the atmosphere for a supportive and productive session. Motivational Interviewing is a person-centered counseling style for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change. It is designed to strengthen an individual鈥檚 motivation for...

The definition below hi-lights the guidance and facilitation needed by the clinician to strengthen an individual鈥檚 motivation for and movement towards change as well as explore the person鈥檚 own reasons for change. Motivational Interviewing is a person-centered counseling style for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change. It is...

Even though there may be numerous reasons for the client to make a change, there will almost always be reasons for the client to continue making similar choices related to a particular behavior. Ambivalence, or having conflicting motivations at the same time, is a normal process when one is considering...

The definition below gives us an all-encompassing overview of Motivational Interviewing. And at the same time, it can be overwhelming to implement without fully understanding all of the components. Motivational Interviewing is a person-centered counseling style for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change. It is designed to strengthen...

There have been many definitions offered of Motivational Interviewing. Most of them are very similar, and generally, have the same basic components. The definition I prefer to use is one offered by the founders, Bill Miller and Stephen Rollnick: Motivational Interviewing is a person-centered counseling style for addressing the common...

How many of you know people who do everything their doctor tells them to, no questions asked, just because 鈥渢hey鈥檙e the doctor鈥�? Even in less extreme situations, most interactions in healthcare settings have a flavor of that dynamic where the provider or counselor is the expert and the patient or...