Motivational Interviewing is client-centered that helps increase motivation for change. It is a goal-oriented communication between the therapist and the client. This approach recognized that change is a personal process that helps the client identify their own reasons for wanting to make a change. The key points that go into Motivational Interviewing are partnership, evocation, acceptance and compassion.
OARS:
O - open-ended questions
A - affirmation
R - reflective listening
S - summarizing
Change Talk:
Desire - "I want to be able to take better care of my child"
Ability - "I think that is a possibility for me"
Reason - "I have to quit or else I risk losing my job"
Need - "I need to do this for my family"
What changes do I want to make?
What are my reasons for making the change?
What is my plan?
Who do I have that can help me and how can they help?
How will I know if my plan is ready?
What could get in my way?
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