Scaling Questions in MI
Reading Time: 2 minutesA lot of people associate scaling questions with Motivational Interviewing! And scaling questions are EVERYWHERE. Not just MI! Most of us have heard this one: “What is your pain, on a scale of 0-10?” Or, scaling questions can be used to...
Why is it called Motivational Interviewing??
Reading Time: 2 minutesI had a hard time with the name ‘Motivational Interviewing’ initially. It sounded like a cheerleading kind of thing– is it about ME motivating my CLIENTS to change? That sounds like what I’m already trying to do and it’s exhausting!...
When Strong Emotions Cloud our Thinking…Reflect!
Reading Time: 2 minutesHave you ever noticed that when your emotions are strong, it’s harder to think clearly? Strong emotions, whether fear or anger or worry, can take over and we can struggle to problem-solve effectively. Let’s say your client is...
Sum Sum Sum It Up!
Reading Time: < 1 minutesThe OARS deep dive continues! This is the fourth and final in my OARS series as it relates to CHANGE TALK. First, I talked about Open ended questions, then Affirmations. Then, I shared about Reflections, and finally today, SUMMARIES!...
Reflections that Go Somewhere
Reading Time: 2 minutesOARS deep dive time! This is the third in my OARS series as it relates to CHANGE TALK. First, I talked about Open ended questions, then Affirmations. Today, it’s all about REFLECTIONS that go somewhere!! When you are learning MI, chances are,...
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