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An Overview of Motivational Interviewing and the Stages of Change

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Motivational Interviewing is an important technique in the field of behavior change and therapeutic communication. Miller and Stephen Rollnick, motivational interviewing has evolved into a widely adopted approach for facilitating positive changes in individuals. What is motivational interviewing?

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The Stages of Change Model and How To Implement It

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The best way to help your client at this stage is to accept their resistance and respond with empathy and active listening. By acknowledging and respecting the client’s current stage, behavioral health professionals can adopt appropriate communication strategies. They may be unaware of the need for change or resistant to the idea.