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Core skills in motivational interviewing.

Henny A Westra1, Adi Aviram

  • 1Department of Psychology, York University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. hwestra@yorku.ca

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|September 5, 2013
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Summary

Motivational interviewing (MI) is a client-centered approach that enhances motivation for change by exploring ambivalence. It utilizes collaboration, evocation, and autonomy to strengthen commitment, focusing on key markers like change talk.

Area of Science:

  • Psychology
  • Behavioral Science
  • Health Psychology

Background:

  • Motivational interviewing (MI) is a counseling approach designed to help individuals resolve ambivalence and enhance intrinsic motivation for behavior change.
  • It is a client-centered, directive method that emphasizes collaboration, evocation, and respect for client autonomy.
  • Understanding the core principles and spirit of MI is crucial for effective application in various settings.

Observation:

  • Key process markers in MI include ambivalence, resistance, and change talk.
  • Ambivalence refers to the simultaneous existence of opposing motivations or desires.
  • Resistance can manifest in various ways and requires specific skillful responses.
  • Change talk indicates a client's speech that favors movement toward a behavior change.

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Findings:

  • MI employs core skills such as rolling with resistance, expanding change talk, and developing discrepancy.
  • Rolling with resistance involves responding non-confrontationally to client opposition.
  • Expanding change talk aims to elicit and reinforce client statements favoring change.
  • Developing discrepancy highlights the gap between current behavior and personal values or goals.

Implications:

  • Effective application of MI principles and skills can significantly improve client engagement and outcomes.
  • MI is a versatile intervention applicable across diverse clinical and non-clinical populations.
  • Further research can explore the theoretical underpinnings and adapt MI for novel applications.