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How do I match my approach to a student’s stage of change using motivational interviewing in schools?
In motivational interviewing in schools, “stage‑matching” means adjusting how you talk with a student based on how ready they are to change a specific behavior, like attendance, engagement, working with AI or a specific behavior.
Apr 305 min read
How do the stages of change connect to motivational interviewing?
The stages of change describe how ready a person is to change a specific behavior, and motivational interviewing is a way of talking that meets them where they are and helps them move forward.
Apr 286 min read
What is “change talk” in motivational interviewing?
In motivational interviewing, “change talk” is any language that leans towards change and is backed by the person's own desire, ability, reasons, need, commitment, or steps to do something differently.
Apr 146 min read
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