1. Motivational Interviewing
A Positive Mindset Leading to Positive Change

2. Introduction and Goals
Who am I?
What is MI?: The Basics
The Mindset of MI
The Methods of MI

3. 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)

4. 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

5. Spirit of MI Collaboration Acceptance Compassion Evocation
Absolute Worth
Autonomy
Accurate Empathy
Affirmation
Compassion
Evocation

6. 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.

7. Method of MI
Engaging
Focusing
Evoking
Planning

8. 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.

9. Resources
Miller, W. R., & Rollnick, S. (2012). Motivational interviewing: Helping people change. Guilford press.
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