What is Motivational Interviewing?

Motivational interviewing is a therapeutic modality that was developed by a researcher named Miller in the 1980s specifically to treat substance use disorders. Since that time another researcher named Rollnick has worked with Miller to advance the theory. Motivational interviewing is quite a bit different than a lot of other modalities. It is a brief therapy and is narrowly focused on substance use or sometimes other issues where motivation is considered central to making some sort of change. In motivational interviewing, the therapist works to expand the gap between the choices an individual is making and their behaviors and goals. Therapists using motivational interviewing will help a client explore that ambivalence. Ambivalence is when an individual has strong feelings in opposite directions. In motivational interviewing a therapist rolls with resistance. The stages of change in motivational interviewing are precontemplation, contemplation, preparation, action, and maintenance (sometimes a sixth stage added like relapse and termination). One acronym used in motivational interviewing OARS: open questions, affirmation, reflective listening, and summary. Another acronym is RULE: resist the righting reflex, understanding the client’s own motivation, listen with empathy, and empower.

[@angelinastanton7996]

I like the concepts of Motivational Interviewing, especially when used for clients struggling with addiction. I think it puts a more positive light on other addiction models by focusing on ambivalence of feelings and motivation. I think that the stages of change make sense, especially adding the sixth stage of relapse. Most clients with substance use will relapse, so I think it is important to recognize this. I would like to see more research on Motivational Interviewing used with clients who do not suffer from an addiction.

[@shauntaepacheco509]

Motivational Interviewing helps the client to put things into

[@tuck-brainwks-eutent-hidva1098]

Hypothesis: I wonder whether each of these models would be most effective with a different type of client (generally speaking) -- 12-Step with those of us who have suffered under the illusion of control, disease model for those with a predominating genetic/family history, motivational interviewing for those whose use began as a way to cope with perceived powerlessness...? Clearly, an oversimplification, as there is plenty of overlap, but I am guessing the apparent contradictions in the recovery models may point to the fragmentation in the lives of strugglers, more than necessarily being a mark of uncertain validity...?

[@frederickwhiteside6415]

This is indeed a fantastic video on the techniques and practices of Motivational Interviewing. My fellow Peer Leader Trainees and I are building a powerful supply cabinet of various tools and practices to help motivate patients and others in need of support, empathy and a non-judgmental ear. With the use of PowerPoint Presentations, handouts, videos, open discussions and tons of practice sessions, using various scenarios and client role play, we are learning the finer points and practices to become the best Peer Leader possible.

[@pyrogirl55]

I had to take notes on a bunch of MI videos for class and this one autoplayed. I took not on it for like 20 minutes before I realized it was the wrong video. Good info despite the fact I'm oblivious af

[@yes0r787]

Well crafted outline.

[@Be_usmc]

Great information

[@k.amairi]

I'm preparing to put together a training on MI for nurse case managers. I appreciate this video.

[@annettehardy5034]

Very good information

[@Lazymermaid65]

Really good, thank you!

[@tumiepowe2033]

Thank you

[@wandamixon5360]

Motivational Interviewing is not what I anticipated. I do agree that it would work well integrated with another modality. Since I think CBT and Person-centered can be easily integrated, I appreciate that Motivational Interviewing contains those elements.

[@robinburley-spedding1025]

Do you need a license to do motivational interviewing?

[@lindsayf8688]

Kind of similarity to reality therapy??

[@meanthony5474]

Rolling with resistance removed in 2012...replaced with Dealing with discord ..I.e...Ambivalence is normal..