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Complete Guide to Motivational Interviewing: From OARS to Stages of Change

By Dorlee

Motivational Interviewing employs Prochaska, J.O., DiClemente, C.C. & Norcross, J.C Stages of Change model

Motivational interviewing is a powerful client-centered approach that helps clients make lasting behavioral changes. Whether you’re working with substance use, chronic health conditions, mental health issues, or co-occurring disorders, motivational interviewing (MI) respects autonomy while evoking intrinsic motivation to change. This complete guide to motivational interviewing features an in-depth interview with Kathleen Sciacca, a trainer […]

Filed Under: Clinical Practice, Expert Interviews Tagged With: Carl Rogers, Dual Diagnosis, Kathleen Sciacca, mental health, motivating behavior change, motivational interviewing, substance abuse

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