How does motivational interviewing support counseling in core functions?

How does motivational interviewing support counseling in core functions?

• A. It uses confrontation to push change.
• B. It enhances intrinsic motivation and readiness by exploring ambivalence and supporting client autonomy.
• C. It discourages client autonomy.
• D. It focuses only on legal issues.

Answer: (B)

Motivational interviewing works by engaging clients as active partners and helping them uncover their own reasons for change. It does this by exploring ambivalence—the mixed feelings people often have about changing—and by supporting their autonomy, so they feel in control of their decisions rather than being pushed by someone else. This approach builds intrinsic motivation and readiness to change, which makes clients more likely to engage in treatment planning and follow through. It avoids confrontation and does not reduce the focus to legal issues, instead honoring the client’s values and goals.

Motivational interviewing works by engaging clients as active partners and helping them uncover their own reasons for change. It does this by exploring ambivalence—the mixed feelings people often have about changing—and by supporting their autonomy, so they feel in control of their decisions rather than being pushed by someone else. This approach builds intrinsic motivation and readiness to change, which makes clients more likely to engage in treatment planning and follow through. It avoids confrontation and does not reduce the focus to legal issues, instead honoring the client’s values and goals.