MI

Question 1

What is MI (mot int)

Answer 1

MI is a collaborative conversation style for strengthening a person’s own motivation and commitment to change.

Question 2

What is Ambivalence?

Change talk vs sustain talk

Answer 2

It is simultaneously wanting and not wanting something, or wanting both of two incompatible things.

change - talk like “I want to be fitter”

sustain - “exercise is too hard”

Question 3

if we guide people rather than directing them or following them what kind of talk can we see more of q

Answer 3

change talk

Question 4

how CAPE, OARS, And MI are related

Answer 4

OARS provides the core micro-skills for applying MI effectively.
It stands for: Open-ended questions, Affirmations, Reflections, Summaries (organize and reinforce key points)

CAPE represents the spirit and attitude behind MI interactions. It stands for: Compassion, Acceptance, Partnership, Evocation

MI - the framework to facilitate change