Motivational interviewing is a counseling approach that aims to help individuals make positive changes in their lives by increasing their motivation to change. It is a collaborative, person-centered approach that seeks to understand an individual’s motivations, goals, and barriers to change, and uses this information to help the individual develop a plan to achieve their goals. Motivational interviewing is often used in the treatment of substance abuse and addiction, but it can also be applied to other areas, such as health behavior change, weight management, and mental health. The goal of motivational interviewing is to help individuals tap into their own internal motivations and resources to make positive changes in their lives.
