MMIC

  • Providing Choices

    Providing Choices

    Many of the individuals we service live their lives with limited options. Whether because of their…

  • Prioritizing

    Prioritizing

    A lot of us manage many thoughts on a day-to-day basis, which leads to feeling overwhelmed.…

  • Staying Out of the Swamp

    Staying Out of the Swamp

    One of the key aspects of human interaction and motivational interviewing is empathy. It’s important to…

  • Be Present

    Be Present

    The pace of life continues to rise, resulting in tight schedules and a busy lifestyle. Combining…

  • Remaining Flexible

    Remaining Flexible

    We often have a picture in our mind of the “ideal” or “perfect” MI conversation, which…

  • Trusting Reflections

    Trusting Reflections

    Often times when we provide a reflection, we’re uncertain how it will land and if the…

  • Staying Curious

    Staying Curious

    One of the most common responses to someone providing us with information is to assume we…

  • Listening for Language

    Listening for Language

    Sustain Talk (Present) – Language that includes reasons to stay the same or why change is…

  • Following vs. Guiding vs. Directing

    Following vs. Guiding vs. Directing

    Following – Allowing the client/customer to take the lead on where the conversation goes and what’s…