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