Planning a Conversation That Leaves Choice With the Client
Practice permission, reflection, and a client-chosen next step without arguing for change.
BROWSE A TOPIC
TOP090
Motivational interviewing (MI)
Prepare an autonomy-supporting conversation that explores a person's own reasons, ambivalence, and choices about change.
Core recovery scripts support motivational conversation. The new clinician worksheet is a practice aid, not MI certification, a fidelity measure, or a complete treatment.
A STARTING POINT
Planning a Conversation That Leaves Choice With the Client
Motivational interviewing involves a collaborative approach to exploring change. This planning page helps you listen for the person's perspective and avoid turning uncertainty into a contest. Use the client's words, including reasons to maintain the current situation.
Read resources for this topic
These complete reading pages are part of the larger topic collection.
When Change Feels Complicated
Offer an autonomy supporting conversation when a client feels uncertain about change.
A Session for Recovery Choice
Guide a 50 minute meeting toward one client chosen recovery action and a feasible support plan.
Explore practical situations
Each situation offers ten shared activity frameworks in the full library.