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Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a therapy approach centered on the client, created to assist individuals in dealing with their change uncertainty. Initially created for treating substance abuse problems, it has evolved into a valuable resource in multiple medical environments. MI allows therapists to help clients discover their reasons for making positive changes, instead of giving them commands. What is Motivational Interviewing? Motivational Interviewing aims to motivate the patients to find the rationale for change. MI focuses on showing empathy, collaborating, and respecting their autonomy instead of giving directions or confronting them. The objective is to assist clients in examining their conflicting feelings in a secure environment and to direct them to resolve this inner struggle in a way that feels right for them. In contrast to authoritative methods, MI enables clients to take the lead in conversations, while therapists covertly guide the discussion towards change. By doin...