Motivational Interviewing and Changing Talk

The podcast episode discusses the use of motivational interviewing in facilitating change. This approach involves four primary skills: open-ended questions, affirming strengths, reflective listening, and summarizing (OERS). By using these skills, individuals can shift the conversation from sustain talk (resistance to change) to change talk (seeking a better future). The episode also introduces the DARN acronym as a guide for evoking desire, ability, reasons, and the need for change. In addition, developing a sense of discrepancy between the current and desired state and evoking hope is emphasized. Finally, the importance of specific planning and maintaining personal differentiation is highlighted to support the self-determination of individuals in their change processes.