How do you use motivational interviewing with resistant clients?
With issue resistance, use key strategies of Motivational Interviewing (MI): Express empathy- • Empathize with the concern and explore. Non-judgmental. Assures client is being heard and understood. Overcoming resistance to change demands empathizing with why people resist change first, then identifying the causes of their resistance. Having a deeper understanding of the emotional effects of change is an essential first step. Show empathy Considering a person’s circumstances and taking the time to see their perspective demonstrates empathy and can help to establish rapport. It’s critical to know how to detect and identify particular emotions in this situation. A final study examined actual strategy use and found counterarguing, attitude bolstering, source derogation, and negative affect to be prevalent responses. Counterarguing was the most effective strategy for resisting persuasion. Attitude bolstering, although commonly used by respondents, did not predict resistance.