Motivational Interviewing A Positive Mindset Leading to Positive Change
Introduction and Goals Who am I? What is MI?: The Basics The Mindset of MI The Methods of MI
What is MI? “Motivational interviewing is a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.” (Miller and Rollnick, 12)
Change Conversation/Ambivalence Righting Reflex: “fix” Directing people by setting on a better course Ambivalence: yes…but Both want and not want Ex. “ I really want a new job, but I am making $200 a shift right now at my restaurant.” Demonstration
Spirit of MI Collaboration Acceptance Compassion Evocation Absolute Worth Autonomy Accurate Empathy Affirmation Compassion Evocation
Role Play Rolling with Resistance - Pair up. 1 person be the counselor/advisor and 1 person be the client. The client wants to do something and is blocked. The counselor works on finding the positive in the situation. Switch roles.
Method of MI Engaging Focusing Evoking Planning
Role Play OARS Open-Ended Questions Affirming Reflective Listening Summarizing Pair up. 1 person be the counselor/advisor and 1 person be the client. The client wants to do something and is blocked. The counselor/advisor uses OARS.
Resources Miller, W. R., & Rollnick, S. (2012). Motivational interviewing: Helping people change. Guilford press. http://classroom.synonym.com/motivational- interviewing-role-play-activities-6663099.html http://psychologytools.com/technique- motivational-interviewing.html http://www.nova.edu/gsc/forms/mi_rationale_tech niques.pdf http://www.stephenrollnick.com/resources/The%2 0Art%20of%20Teaching%20MI%201.1.pdf