Motivational Interviewing

Joseph Gary, M.D., Cody Weston , M.D., Michael Kidorf, Ph.D.

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  • Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a collaborative, goal-oriented conversation style that guides patients’ speech in order to explore ambivalence and ultimately strengthen motivation for and commitment to change.[1]
  • The central tenet of MI is that motivation must come from the patient, not be “inserted” by the clinician.

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