Resistance is a term used in MI to identify when an individual expresses barriers regarding change while staying attached to their current behaviour.

There are many different ways to approach this, one of which is reframing it.

Rather than viewing it as an obstacle, it can be helpful to treat it as another source of information that guides you to a new path, which is part of remaining flexible.

***In MI, we want to remain client-centered, which often requires a better understanding of their needs and what’s important to them. Reframing resistance is about exploring other options and evoking their perspective.