Motivational Interviewing Treatment Centers
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a client-centered counseling approach that helps individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about changing addictive behaviors. Rather than directing change, MI practitioners guide clients to discover their own reasons and motivation for recovery, making it highly effective for individuals who may be hesitant about treatment.
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Fairfax/Falls Church Comm Servs Board
Alexandria, VA
Family Guidance Centers Inc
Harvey, IL
First Chance
Burlingame, CA
Florence Treatment Specialists
Florence, SC
Florida Parishes Human Servs Authority
Hammond, LA
Free at Last
Palo Alto, CA
Georgia Treatment Services LLC
Macon, GA
Gilead Community Services Inc
Middletown, CT
Good Neighbor Community Health Center
Fremont, NE
Goodwill Industries of Greater NE
Columbus, NE
Greenville Treatment Center LLC
Greenville, NC
About Motivational Interviewing
Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful, collaborative approach that helps individuals find their own reasons and motivation for change. Unlike confrontational methods, MI respects autonomy while gently guiding people toward healthier choices.
The Spirit of Motivational Interviewing
MI is built on four key elements:
- Partnership: Working together rather than directing
- Acceptance: Respecting the person's autonomy and worth
- Compassion: Prioritizing the client's well-being
- Evocation: Drawing out the person's own motivations
How MI Works
MI therapists use specific techniques to help individuals explore and resolve ambivalence about change. Through reflective listening, open-ended questions, and affirmations, therapists help clients articulate their own reasons for recovery, which is far more powerful than being told what to do.
When MI Is Most Helpful
MI is particularly valuable early in treatment or for individuals who feel ambivalent about recovery. It's often combined with other approaches like CBT and is used across all levels of care. Many treatment centers incorporate MI principles throughout their programs.