Why is Motivational Interviewing so effective

by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa Moyers

Motivational Interviewing is a therapeutic approach that helps people make changes about which they are reluctant, and is now used broadly across a range of helping professions. Learn how to:

  • Help clients find their own motivation to change by guiding rather than directing

  • Work with ambivalence and strengthen clients’ confidence and desire for a brighter future

  • Use empathic listening, affirmations, and reflective responses so clients feel heard and understood

Why is Motivational Interviewing so effective