Have you ever had a conversation with a friend and been persuaded to make a positive change?

Think back now. What was it they said that helped you make a decision? Or was it perhaps how they said it that had an impact? Did you notice anything about their style?

It is one of the most cliché suggestions that anyone who has ever worked with a therapist has been on the receiving end of: “You should really consider keeping a journal and writing about what this experience of treatment and recovery is like for you.” 

• Motivational interviewing is a client-centered approach that enhances motivation for change by exploring & resolving ambivalence.
• Key principles include expressing empathy, developing discrepancy between goals & behaviors & supporting self-efficacy.
• Practicing moti…