Therapy · Australian terminology

Motivational interviewing

Definition

A collaborative conversational approach that explores ambivalence and strengthens a person's own reasons for change.

Topic: Psychological therapiesAbbreviation: MI

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A collaborative conversational approach that explores ambivalence and strengthens a person's own reasons for change. The term should be interpreted alongside the person's account, the observed context and other relevant clinical information.

Also known as: MI

Delivery, intensity and suitability vary by formulation, goals, setting and practitioner training.
The term names an approach; it does not recommend that approach for a particular person.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Healthdirect Australia: Psychotherapy

Therapy · Australian terminology

Motivational interviewing

Definition

A collaborative conversational approach that explores ambivalence and strengthens a person's own reasons for change.

Topic: Psychological therapiesAbbreviation: MI

Source linked1 covered source

Also known as: MI

Delivery, intensity and suitability vary by formulation, goals, setting and practitioner training.
The term names an approach; it does not recommend that approach for a particular person.

These related entries share a topic but may describe different kinds of finding, context or clinical task. Open each definition before treating the terms as interchangeable.

Source checking confirms that the published wording is supported by the cited material. It does not mean specialist clinical approval; new wording remains approval pending.

Healthdirect Australia: Psychotherapy