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What is DARN CAT in motivational interviewing and how do I use it to respond to change talk?
DARN CAT is a way to listen for and organize different kinds of “change talk” in motivational interviewing so you can spot when someone is talking themselves toward change and gently help them go further. It stands for Desire, Ability, Reasons, Need, Commitment, Activation, and Taking steps...
Jun 163 min read
How do I move through the four processes of motivational interviewing without feeling stiff or scripted?
You move through the four processes of motivational interviewing by treating them as a loose roadmap rather than a checklist and by letting the person in front of you set the pace.
Jun 115 min read
What are the four processes of motivational interviewing, and how do they work in a real conversation?
The four processes of motivational interviewing are engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning, and together they describe the natural flow of a good change conversation from first hello to concrete next steps.
Jun 94 min read
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