TREATMENT
APPROACHES
MOTIVATIONAL INTERVIEWING (MI)
Created for the treatment of substance use disorders, MI has been shown to be effective in the treatment of substance use, health issues, and behavioral addictions. MI is focused on building intrinsic motivation through acceptance, curiosity, and encouragement, rather than by bullying a client into making change. In my practice I often incorporate MI strategies into my work in order to build motivation to engage in difficult behavior change.