Principles of Motivational Interviewing: Useful for Primary Care Providers-Presentation

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The video is a presentation on the principles of motivational interviewing given by Joji Suzuki, the director of the Division of Addiction Psychiatry at Brigham and Women's Hospital. Suzuki discusses the importance of motivational interviewing for primary care providers and provides objectives for the presentation, including describing the spirit of motivational interviewing and the four processes involved in utilizing patient-centered motivational interviewing skills.<br /><br />Suzuki explains that healthcare providers often have discussions about behavior change with patients, particularly when treating opioid use disorders. However, these discussions can sometimes lead to arguments as patients may resist or refuse to engage in change. Suzuki emphasizes the importance of understanding the spirit of motivational interviewing, which includes acceptance, partnership, evocation, and compassion. He highlights the need for clinicians to listen, demonstrate empathy, and focus on the patient's own reasons for change rather than arguing for change themselves.<br /><br />The four processes of motivational interviewing are engagement, focusing, evoking, and planning. Suzuki explains each process in detail, providing examples of how clinicians can use reflective listening and open-ended questions to evoke change talk and strengthen internal motivation for change.<br /><br />The presentation concludes with recommendations for further resources and training in motivational interviewing. Suzuki emphasizes the importance of practice and feedback in developing skills in this approach. The video includes references and information on organizations and programs offering support and training in motivational interviewing.

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Keywords

motivational interviewing

Joji Suzuki

behavior change

opioid use disorders

engagement

reflective listening

internal motivation

training