Weekly Motivational
Interviewing Blog

We typically think about Motivational Interviewing as something we use in a one-on-one conversation. But what about when you are working with a family system? Dr. Doug Smith recently authored a book on the topic!  There are definitely nuances and adaptations to be...

Does a client ever make a plan with you, then not follow it? (My guess is every single one of you is responding, "Yes, all the time.") How does Motivational Interviewing approach this? Get curious about what might be going on! We can use the 4 Tasks of MI as a...

Did you know that depending on what client language you respond to, you can shift their momentum toward change? This is a key piece to Motivational Interviewing, which is a guiding style of communication. We know that the more people talk about change, the more likely...

Over the years as a Motivational Interviewing trainer, I have had supervisors, managers and supervisors ask how Motivational Interviewing can be applicable in their work.  There are two books on the topic!  Motivational Interviewing in Leadership Organizations (MILO)...

Many of you will spend time with family, extended family & friends over the holidays and my guess is that you will spend time with folks you love that also make decisions that you don’t always love… So just a reminder: It’s not your job to fix anyone! (You can’t...

What is the best Motivational Interviewing training? The one that works best for you!  (Yes, as a Motivational Interviewing trainer, I am going to lean into partnering with you and supporting your autonomy and choice to learn MI the way you want and need to learn MI!)...