Reflection Paper: Motivational Interviewing (MI)

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Motivational Interviewing (MI) allows social workers to create a client-centered intervention, especially with populations at risk. However, social workers require specific measures to integrate MI into their daily experiences with clients. There exist two types of talks that is the change and sustain talk. Each of these requires a specific response from the speaker, listener, and observer. As pointed out, the speaker should engage the client in discussing target behavior and relevant change goal with the listener. This process should involve clear and concise agendas such as reasons for change, the steps taken already, and existing uncertainties to behavioral change. On the other hand, the listener should carefully pay attention to the change and sustain talk. They can also r...