Why is Motivational Interviewing so Effective

by Stephen Rollnick, William R. Miller, and Theresa Moyers

Motivational Interviewing is a therapeutic approach that helps people make changes about which they are reluctant, and is now used broadly across a range of helping professions. Learn how to:

  • Help clients find their own motivation to change by guiding rather than directing

  • Work with ambivalence and strengthen clients’ confidence and desire for a brighter future

  • Use empathic listening, affirmations, and reflective responses so clients feel heard and understood

These concepts and more are explored in greater depth in our Motivational Interviewing courses, featuring the founders of Motivational Interviewing William Miller and Stephen Rollnick, and leading trainer Theresa Moyers.

Why is Motivational Interviewing so Effective