It could be drug abuse. Maybe depression is to blame. You’re in a rut. You’re not sure if you want to change anything. This is ambivalence. We need to discuss motivational interviews.
The ability to adapt is not an inherent trait, but rather a result of inter-personal interaction.
Chipur has reviewed many different therapies and interventions. Here’s another.
Motivational interviewing is not a popular approach in cognitive behavioral therapy, but it can be a good option when there’s an ambivalent attitude towards change.
What can we see?
What is ambivalence ?
We need to define ambivalence in order to grasp a solid understanding motivational interviewing. According to the American Psychological Association…
- A person or object that is capable of expressing both positive and negative emotions or attitudes.
- Uncertainty about the course of action to take.
You don’t need to be a PhD in order to understand that ambivalence is a major obstacle to any mental, emotional or physical recovery.
We can be in a desperate state of illness, but if there is no action taken, or even if you don’t want to take any action, then that condition will not improve.
Now, let’s move on to motivational interviews.
What is motivational Interviewing?
Motivational interviewing is a evidence-based method of change developed by William R. Miller, Stephen Rollnick and other psychologists. Miller began his work in the early 1980s. His efforts were based on his work with patients who were alcohol-dependent.
MI can be used for a variety of purposes, including vocational and educational. That’s why I prefer “subject” over “client,” “facilitator” over “counselor/therapist.”