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Christopher C Wagner1, Karen S Ingersoll

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Motivational interviewing (MI) can be a comprehensive psychotherapy, addressing multiple behaviors and broader lifestyle changes. This approach enhances client clarity on cognitions, values, and choices, leading to lasting positive outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Psychotherapy Research

Background:

  • Motivational interviewing (MI) typically targets single behavior change.
  • Client-centered therapy emphasizes broader personal growth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore MI as a comprehensive psychotherapy.
  • To demonstrate MI's utility beyond single behavior modification.

Main Methods:

  • A case study design was employed.
  • Therapist integrated MI with client-centered principles.
  • Focused on multiple behaviors and broader lifestyle changes.

Main Results:

  • MI facilitated change in multiple problem behaviors.
  • Broader lifestyle adjustments were observed.
  • Increased client clarity regarding cognitions, values, and choices.

Conclusions:

  • MI can function as a comprehensive psychotherapy.
  • Integrating MI with client-centered therapy supports multifaceted client change.
  • This approach yields lasting positive transformations.