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Motivational Interviewing for Career Support Professionals --> Techniques and Skills
Post what you've learned about this topic and how you intend to apply it. Feel free to post questions and comments too.
I've learned from this module the importance of motivational Interviewing and focusing on the stages of change to help get the best results, I've also learned that eliciting change talk is a vital part for coaches to help individuals identify their motivation and readiness for change.
Clients telegraph their current state of change and this can inform how we work with them.
Strengthening commitment helps learners plan their next steps.
Embracing commitment language strongly suggests a readiness to take action in MI.