Part is kept out of awareness. Therapist becomes like the pattern of other relationships. Current relationship patterns parallel past relationsips. We learn from everything. Five General Principles of Motivational Interviewing Express empathy.
Acceptance facilitates change.
Skillful reflective listening is fundamental. Ambivalence is normal. Awareness of consequences is important. A discrepancy between present behavior and important goals will motivate change. The client should present the arguments for change.