Motivational Interviewing – William R. Miller


Summary

The video provides an insightful introduction to motivational interviewing, tracing its origins and development over the past 30 years. Bill Miller emphasizes the significance of empathy, reflective listening, and accurate understanding in therapy sessions. The importance of open-ended questions, change talk, and sustained talk are highlighted as key elements to elicit positive responses and facilitate client progress towards change and better outcomes. Resistance and discord in therapy sessions are addressed effectively by focusing on avoiding blaming terms and maintaining a positive regard towards clients. Reflective listening and summarization are key components in motivational interviewing to help clients navigate towards change and achieve improved results.


Introduction to Motivational Interviewing

Introduction to motivational interviewing with Bill Miller, focusing on the origins and development of the approach.

Foundation of Motivational Interviewing

Bill Miller shares the foundation of motivational interviewing, tracing it back to his work with behavior therapy and cognitive therapy, emphasizing the importance of empathy and accurate understanding.

Evolution of Motivational Interviewing

Discussing the evolution of motivational interviewing and how it has changed over 30 years of practice, emphasizing the process of therapy and the importance of empathy.

Power of Interviewing Skills

Exploring the power of interviewing skills and the importance of reflective listening and accurate understanding in motivational interviewing.

Managing Resistance and Discord

Understanding resistance and discord in therapy sessions and how to navigate them effectively by avoiding blaming terms and focusing on reflective listening and positive regard.

Effective Questions in Motivational Interviewing

Exploring the importance of open-ended questions, change talk, and sustained talk to elicit helpful responses from clients and facilitate positive outcomes.

Reflective Listening and Summarization

Discussing the significance of reflective listening and summarization in motivational interviewing to help clients move in the direction of change and improve outcomes.

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