Category: Planning Process

As we move into the last of the four basic MI processes, we will be focusing on the language and the creation of a personalized change plan. There are numerous frameworks for how change plans are created but the key is for it to be developed with primary input from...

The planning process can be a dynamic process as the client moves from motivation to action. There is a great deal of information and research about the evoking process but not as much related to planning. We do know that we, as clinicians, must be careful and not give advice...

When we arrive with our clients at the planning process, there are conversations that need to be had about how to move forward. For some clients, it may be very clear how to proceed because they have tried to change the same behavior in the past. Other clients may have...

In our previous blog, we focused on a scenario where the client was clear on their plan moving forward. It involved a smoker who was ready to quit. The client had a plan to go to a cabin for a week and take everything they needed except for cigarettes. It...

As we continue our discussion of the planning process, one strategy to assist the client in achieving their desired outcome is to explore any possible obstacles or challenges that might come up. If these questions are asked, the client is likely to respond with a great deal of change talk....

The process of creating a change plan continues to focus on change talk. This is very similar to the other processes that also includes collaboration, use of OARS, and movement towards change. We want to pay particular attention to the client’s words as they discuss how they would like things...