Motivational Interviewing (MI) is particularly valuable for coronavirus disease 2019 when ambivalence about change is blocking recovery.
Ambivalence in Coronavirus Disease 2019
People with coronavirus disease 2019 are often ambivalent about change — part wants relief, part fears the unknown of being without familiar coronavirus disease 2019 patterns. This is normal, not resistance.
How MI Addresses Coronavirus Disease 2019 Ambivalence
MI uses specific techniques to help people explore and resolve their ambivalence about coronavirus disease 2019 treatment:
- Reflective listening: Hearing and naming both sides of coronavirus disease 2019 ambivalence
- Decisional balance: Exploring pros and cons of changing vs. staying the same with coronavirus disease 2019
- Evoking change talk: Drawing out the person's own reasons for addressing coronavirus disease 2019
- Affirming strengths: Highlighting past capacities relevant to coronavirus disease 2019 recovery
MI in Coronavirus Disease 2019 Treatment Settings
MI is integrated into many coronavirus disease 2019 treatment approaches as an engagement tool. It's particularly useful at the beginning of treatment and when motivation fluctuates.