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motivational interviewing

motivational interviewing Motivational interviewing is a client-centered but guiding counselling method that aims to help a person find their own motivation to change.

Motivational interviewing is a client-centered but guiding counselling method that aims to help a person find their own motivation to change. It uses open questions, reflective listening, and a nonjudgmental, nonconfrontational style to encourage open discussion and reduce resistance around risky or problem behavior.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Motivational Interviewing” (D062405).
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