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Open Questions That Motivate Change

Structuring clinical inquiries to elicit change talk and resolve ambivalence

Introduction

In Motivational Interviewing, the strategic use of open-ended questions invites clients to explore their internal motivations, voice their reasons for change, and resolve ambivalence.


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Motivational Interviewing (Miller & Rollnick).


psychology Evidence-Based Practices

The application of these practices in clinical settings is supported by empirical research and clinical guidance:

Structuring inquiries to elicit DARN-CAT change talk (Desire, Ability, Reasons, Need, Commitment, Activation, Taking steps), avoiding interrogation traps.


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Learn to convert closed "yes/no" diagnostic questions into open-ended, exploratory prompts.

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