A way of being and interacting with supervisees that involves collaboration, acceptance, compassion and evocation.
-Learning and using MI requires being open to MI spirit.
-MI spirit comes with time and practice.
-MI Spirit involves forming a partnership with a supervisee to create an atmosphere that supports change rather than force a change.
-If conditions are supportive, supervisees are more likely to make positive changes.
-Since the goal of MI is to enhance internal motivations, it is important to convey respect for a supervisee’s autonomy.
-Convey that the supervisee is responsible for changing.
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