A colleague recently consulted me about one of her patients who was struggling with alcohol. The patient was on the fence about whether or not she really had a problem, whereas the therapist believed ...

This article comprises of excerpts taken from a guide on Community Care Inform about motivational interviewing. The guide is written by Karen Evans, a motivational interviewing counsellor, trainer and ...

MI is not limited to asking questions. A critical part of MI is also the way the provider responds to the patient, which requires "reflective listening" -- reflecting the patient's statements and ...

Lasting outcomes are often elusive in obesity treatment, and for decades, patients have been caught in an endless cycle of losing and regaining pounds. Enter the glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor ...