Motivational Interviewing

The Myths About Motivational Interviewing: Debunking Common Misconceptions

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a powerful communication technique designed to help individuals overcome ambivalence and engage in...

The Ultimate Guide to Asking Open-Ended Questions

Asking the right questions is an art that can significantly impact the quality of communication, whether in business, education, or...

How Superhero Communication Can Transform Youth Engagement: Insights from 'C.A.P.E. Conversations'

Most would agree that effective communication with young people is more crucial than ever in today's fast-paced world. Drawing...

The Emotional Empathy Challenge – Do you have the Power?

Recently, I had an unexpected and heartwarming encounter at Lego World. A young man who worked there approached me and, with a beaming...

Motivational Interviewing for Florida Families: Empowering Parents and Children

Parents always seek ways to foster growth, change, and independence in their children. That's why I recently conducted a training session...

Motivational Interviewing Tips: 4 Ways We Promote Change

Speak4MC, LLC was created because of Motivational Interviewing (MI). Whether I was doing an unannounced visit at a client's home,...

The Psychology of Competition: Unleashing Your Team’s Full Potential

"I hate to blow my own horn, but I gave a lot of people fits" - Bo Jackson What is Motivational Interviewing? The 80% Rule What is the...

Motivational Interviewing in the Workplace: Better Employee Engagement and Motivation is Possible

“Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing it is stupid." The...

Improve Program Engagement Immediately: The Role of Motivational Interviewing

"You never give up on kids, and you never gave up on me." – Adolescent on probation. MI is evidence-based Ambivalence Rapport MI example...