I was recently asked while a panelist at a cannabis education conference, “What is the most common mistake clinicians make when using motivational interviewing?” My immediate answer was that too many ...

"I am a licensed psychologist working in Cincinnati, Ohio. I will work collaboratively with you to work out not only what you might be struggling with but also to understand the strengths and coping ...

Nobody likes to be lectured. An alternative approach, motivational interviewing, emphasizes respect for the patient’s autonomy, and works better with overweight kids. By Perri Klass, M.D. Doctors give ...

Encouraging patients to change unhealthy behaviors is a challenge for any physician, but a new communication model can help, said a specialist in healthcare communication. "Our usual advice-giving ...

Arlington Youth Health and Safety Coalition Director Karen Koretsky has completed an Intensive Training in Motivational Interviewing certification at UMass Medical School’s Center for Integrated ...

Most of us have parts of our lives we may like to change. This may bring about negative feelings at times, but it’s normal. It’s part of our process of creating happy and healthy lives for ourselves.