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