Motivational interviewing was originally developed to address addiction, but today it can help treat alcohol use disorder, substance use disorder, smoking, weight management, physical health ...

I was recently asked while a panelist at a cannabis education conference, “What is the most common mistake clinicians make when using motivational interviewing?” My immediate answer was that too many ...

Taking medications, engaging in healthy lifestyles and quitting harmful habits are vital for good health, but patients often resist the advice of health care providers and thus neglect what is in ...

The University at Buffalo Motivational Interviewing Center (UBMIC) has only been in operation for two years, but it is already making an impact on the local, state and national levels. The UBMIC ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Motivational interviewing is a valuable counseling style designed to help patients gain the impetus to make ...

WASHINGTON, DC — Motivational interviewing, a conversational style designed to "strengthen a person's motivation and commitment to change," is more than just a technique, according to Auguste Fortin ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . When Alexandra Lautenschlaeger, RDN, LD, counsels a patient with end-stage kidney disease who is starting ...

Motivational interviewing can help patients take a step towards better health. For patients who are reluctant to make changes, try motivational interviewing to help them set goals. As providers, we ...

Motivational interviewing is designed to enhance communication between first responders and patients in crisis situations. Last week, health care providers from Ute Pass Community Paramedics and Upper ...

As the measles outbreak spreads -- with more than 1,200 cases confirmed across 38 states, a 13% hospitalization rate, and three deaths -- some parents who previously chose not to vaccinate their ...

Changing health habits – like quitting smoking, exercising more, or sticking to prescribed treatments – is difficult but crucial for preventing and managing chronic diseases. Motivational interviewing ...