Category: Conversations About Change

In our most recent blogs, we have been discussing how to engage with the client and guide them in a supportive and non-judgmental environment. And when we engage with the client in a genuine manner, this often leads to a smooth transition into the next process in MI: Focusing. Both...

When the clinician begins meeting with the client, and rapport is being established, it may become clear as to what is going to be the focus of the session or sessions. However, sometimes it may take some time to determine where things are headed. And it can be confusing for...

Often, when we meet with our clients, no two sessions are ever the same. Each one may have just a little different flavor and that is part of what makes MI so interesting. As clinicians, we are constantly bringing our curiosities to the sessions, and being open to the element...