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What is “sustain talk” in motivational interviewing, and how should I respond when I hear it?
In motivational interviewing, “sustain talk” is any language that leans toward staying the same – their own reasons, needs, or intentions to keep things as they are around a specific behavior.
Apr 216 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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