Motivational Interviewing Techniques and Concepts

Motivational Interviewing involves a shift in perspective, where the interviewer is not the expert tasked with changing the person. Instead, it is a collaborative process akin to dancing, where both parties move together. It is neither directive nor purely following but a guiding approach that balances listening and expertise. A good guide listens, understands the person's goals, and helps them achieve these goals safely and enjoyably. The video invites viewers to adopt this approach in their work.

What is the primary role of the interviewer in Motivational Interviewing?

• To fix the person

• To provide all the solutions

• To compete with the person

• To facilitate change by recognizing the individual's strengths

How is Motivational Interviewing different from a competitive sport?

• It focuses on winning

• It is more like dancing together

• It requires outsmarting the person

• It involves defeating the person

What is the metaphor used to describe Motivational Interviewing?

• A solo performance

• A wrestling match

• A competitive sport

• A dance

What is the approach of Motivational Interviewing compared to directive or following?

• It is purely directive

• It is a blend of guiding

• It is neither directive nor following

• It is purely following

What is the key element of guiding in Motivational Interviewing?

• Focusing only on the guide's interests

• Listening and using expertise

• Ignoring the person's goals

• Ordering the person around

What does a good guide do in Motivational Interviewing?

• Directs the person solely

• Follows the person solely

• Balances listening and expertise

• Ignores the person's interests

In Motivational Interviewing, what is the guide's job?

• To help the person reach their goals enjoyably and safely

• To make decisions for the person

• To solely follow the person

• To solely direct the person

What should a guide find out in Motivational Interviewing?

• How to control the person

• What the guide's interests are

• What the guide wants to achieve

• Where the person wants to go