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Communication

Motivational Interviewing: From Resistance to Assistance

Author: Brittany M Wilson and Mark Valenti
Region: National
Last modified: 15 May 2026

Engaging patients in the care of their own health has less to do with authority and direction, and more to do with empathy and imagination. We must summon the spirit of MI, which is to say that our approach should be rooted in respect and curiosity, applied through good listening and directing, and designed to inspire and empower those we aim to help.