motivational interviewing (mini learning)

Question 1

What is ‘change talk’ ?

Answer 1

When a patient talks about changing habits/behaviour

Question 2

What might ‘change talk’ include ?

Answer 2

• motivations for change
• reasons for change
• self efficacy

Question 3

What is ‘sustain talk’ ?

Answer 3

When a patient talks about reasons why they should stay the same

Question 4

What are the types of ‘change talk’ to listen out for ?

Answer 4

Desire “i want to”
Ability ”i can…”
Reasons ”i think it’d give me more energy…”
Need ”i need to”

Commitment ”i will” “i promise”
Activation “i’m willing to…”
Taking steps “i’ve tried this…”