coding and motivational interviewing

August 22, 2021

Are you Cuddling the Problem?

Recently in the world of Motivational Interviewing the authors of the coding system (MITI 4.2.1) are asking this question. What does “cuddling the problem” look like and how does it change the direction of the session? If a client states: “I know I should drink less, but it’s the only way I know how to […]

September 29, 2014

Finding the Honey in your MI Practice!

So you’ve read the MI book, been to the training, and practiced reflections until you dream in complex reflections. Now what? It might be time to make a tape of your practice for coaching and feedback. Maybe someone has asked you to do it. Maybe you are ready to bump up your skills. Maybe someone […]