Motivational Interviewing

Programs that specialize in motivational interviewing, a clinical approach that helps people make positive behavioral changes to support better mental and physical health. It might be used with regard to mental health and substance use disorders, and other chronic conditions such as diabetes, cardiovascular conditions, and asthma, but also with general lifestyle management and change. The approach upholds four principles: expressing empathy and avoiding arguing, developing discrepancy, rolling with resistance, and supporting self-efficacy (client's belief s/he can successfully make a change).