Ep 80 – Motivational Interviewing & Behaviourism
Talking To Change - A Motivational Interviewing Podcast
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Exploring the Relationship Between Behaviorism and Motivational Interviewing
The chapter delves into the concept of radical behaviorism and its connection to motivational interviewing and person-centered helping, emphasizing understanding and accepting clients' behavior as a form of communication. The speakers discuss the importance of compassion, acceptance, and creating a supportive relationship to facilitate meaningful conversations about change, reinforcing desired behaviors using motivational interviewing techniques.
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Glenn and Sebastian welcomed Dr James Anderson to the podcast to discuss MI and behaviourism. James is a psychologist and Chief of Psychiatry at Bassett Healthcare Network in Cooperstown, NY. James is interested in the integration of behavioral health into primary care and improving the ability of our healthcare systems to provide whole-person care. He has special interest in helping people struggling with addiction, and has published work on integrating accessible and effective treatment for opioid use disorder into primary care settings. James takes a technically eclectic approach to offering psychotherapy intervention to patients in need, including use of cognitive-behavioral therapy, acceptance and commitment therapy, and of course, motivational interviewing. Theoretically, James views the human condition from a radical behaviorist viewpoint, and contrary to the common view of such an approach as encouraging a mechanistic and cold world view, sees behaviourism as underlying a philosophy of acceptance and tolerance of others.
