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The Curious Bag
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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Client-Centered Approach
Motivational interviewing is a client-centered approach focused on helping the client figure out where she is in the stages of change and is helpful when a client is ambivalent regarding change. For example, many people enter substance abuse treatment and still feel like they want to use. Motivational interviewing addresses those feelings.
On the Other: Non-Confrontational Approach
Some therapists believe that people with substance abuse issues need direct confrontation. Someone practicing motivational interviewing would not give direct advice or tell the person that he needs to change or use diagnoses. Unlike some other styles of therapy, the therapist does not do much of the talking.
Bottom Line
Motivational interviewing works with clients who are ambivalent about change and who will do most of the talking and at least half of the work in therapy. It won't be as successful for someone looking for direct advice and opinions from her therapist.
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