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Learn motivational interviewing techniques to conduct effective patient-centered conversations with individuals struggling with substance use disorders in this 11-minute lesson from Yale University. Explore why people continue using substances despite wanting to stop and discover how motivational interviewing resolves ambivalence while inspiring behavioral change. Master the five core principles that define the spirit of motivational interviewing, including expressing empathy, avoiding confrontation, and supporting self-efficacy. Practice implementing the OARS communication framework through open-ended questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summaries to help patients engage in productive dialogue about their recovery journey. Understand the critical difference between "sustained talk" and "change talk" and how these communication patterns influence treatment outcomes. Develop skills to demonstrate genuine empathy, build therapeutic rapport, and empower patients to recognize their own capacity for change using evidence-based motivational interviewing techniques. Gain practical tools for healthcare providers, counselors, and peer support workers to facilitate conversations that encourage patients to articulate their own motivations for recovery rather than relying on external pressure or confrontational approaches.
