hey everyone! in this video, i talk about a game-changing framework called 'motivational interviewing' that can help your clients (or anyone really!) make real, lasting changes. i'll cover why aspiring psychologists should learn about it, what it actually is, its psychological roots, how it works in practice, the four stages of the process, and the essential skills you need to master it. this method has completely transformed how i support people, and i hope it can do the same for you. join me on this journey to becoming a more effective and empathetic communicator & psychologist.

resources:

- 'the evolution of motivational interviewing' (Miller, 2023): https://doi.org/10.1017/S1352465822000431

- easy-to-read MI guide: https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-motivational-interviewing-22378

timestamps:

00:00 intro: the challenge of change00:35 discovering motivational interviewing (mi)01:15 the power of mi02:30 why aspiring psychologists should learn this04:03 what is mi?04:34 psychological principles behind the technique06:38 applying mi in practice07:46 the four stages of mi12:07 core skills for effective conversations16:37 common traps to avoid19:45 concluding thoughts and next steps