Motivational Interviewing (MI)

Ambivalence is a state of having simultaneous conflicting reactions, beliefs, or feelings towards something. Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a therapy that focuses on the understandable ambivalence people have about making changes in their behaviors and their lives. Through this approach, the therapist guides the patient to discover new motivations and to become more determined to begin making changes. Patients learn how to plan for the process of change and to plan to manage any obstacles that arise as they move forward.