π Motivational Interviewing (MI)
“People are more likely to change when they hear their own reasons for change.” – William R. Miller π· What is Motivational Interviewing? Motivational Interviewing is a counselling approach that helps people find their own motivation to change. Instead of forcing advice, it guides them to talk about their goals, struggles, and reasons for change . π· Why is it Powerful? Because when people realise why they want to change, they feel confident and committed . It is widely used in: Addiction counselling Health behaviour change Mental health therapy Social work and coaching π· Key Principle ✅ “Change comes from within.” MI respects the person’s freedom of choice and helps them build belief in themselves.