Motivational Interviewing is a client-centered, directive method for enhancing intrinsic motivation to change by exploring and resolving ambivalence. MI is built on the premise that the client is the expert in their own life, and the coach’s role is to guide and support the client in discovering their motivations for change.

Open questions, affirmations, reflective listening, and summary reflections (OARS) are the basic interaction techniques and skills that are used “early and often” in the motivational interviewing approach.