MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING
Strength to Change
Motivational
Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered, goal-oriented form of counseling that helps clients find their own motivation to change harmful behaviors, particularly substance use. Rather than directing or advising, MI helps individuals explore their ambivalence and strengthen their internal desire for change, empowering them to take charge of their recovery.
UNDERSTANDING
HOW MI IS
Performed
In MI sessions, therapists act as empathetic guides, asking open-ended questions and encouraging clients to discuss their feelings about change. The therapist listens without judgment and reflects back what the client says, helping them clarify their motivations and set personal goals. Through reflective listening and affirming the client’s strengths, therapists help clients resolve ambivalence and increase their readiness to take steps toward positive change.
TREATMENT
Benefits
MI is effective in enhancing clients’ intrinsic motivation to pursue recovery by focusing on their own values and goals. This approach fosters a sense of empowerment, accountability, and commitment, helping clients see that they have the strength to make meaningful changes. MI not only improves recovery outcomes but also builds confidence, enabling clients to carry this self-motivation into other areas of life, ultimately leading to a more fulfilling and balanced lifestyle.
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