Introduction to Motivational Interviewing Flashcards
Purpose of MI
To expose you to this different philosophy of talking with people about changing behaviour.
Exercise psychology theories and concepts + behavioural change techniques = improve health behaviours (PA).
Who uses MI?
registered kin, physicians, physical activity counsellors, coaches, and anyone.
What is the layperson’s definition of MI?
MI is a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.
It is important that when you’re getting informed consent prior to the interview, set expectations with client by giving them an overview of what the interview structure will be like.
What is the practitioner’s definition of MI?
MI is a person-centered counselling style for addressing the common problem of ambivalence about change.
Simultaneously wanting and not wanting something.
If you go through the process of just providing suggestions and pointing out what they need to work on, then client will continue to find reasons why they shouldn’t make the change (because you are telling them reasons why they should make the change).
-this will pull the client farther away from making a change than prior to your conversation.
What is the technical definition of MI?
MI is a collaborative, goal-oriented style of communication with particular attention to the language of change.
It is designed to strengthen personal motivation for and commitment to a specific goal by eliciting and exploring the person’s own reason for change within an atmosphere of acceptance and compassion.
-not judging client about the position they are in.
What are the traditional styles of communicating?
Following and directing
Following Communication Style
Whatever the individual says goes.
Acknowledging that client has an idea of how to become healthier, but without really highlighting the specific strengths and strategies to help client move towards more physical activity.
Lassiez faire approach.
Not guiding the conversation towards finding motivation and making a behaviour change.
Directing Communication Style
Practitioner has the knowledge and expertise to tell the client how to make the change and that is what needs to be followed.
What communication style is MI?
Guiding
Guiding Communication Style
Asking open ended questions.
Reflecting
Summarizing
Go in depth about values and motivations.
Follow what the client is saying.
Practitioner ques into valuable information and ask questions/follows up about certain things said after the client is done talking.
Constantly shifting from following, guiding and directing depending on where the conversation is going.
-When going into the directing position, you don’t give unsolicited advice, but if they ask for advice then can do into a more directing position or can ask for permission before giving some advice.
-want to build rapport with client before giving advice to ensure that the client doesn’t slip back into finding the reasons why they shouldn’t make a change.
What philosophies need to change for MI?
Stop shoulding over people
-every individual knows themselves the best
-every individual has their own inner resources and strengths to change
-only the client can change, you are not changing the client
